Veteran
Relief Programs
Th Dubuque County Veterans
Relief PRogram is funded by the County to provide
assistance to resident veterans with
emergency basic needs. These basic needs include:
• Rent
• Food
• Utilities
• Medical
• Burial
• Special Needs
The
be eligible for this program you must meet the following
requirements:
1.
Be a veteran with an honorable discharge.
2.
Be a resident of Dubuque County
3.
Meet certain income guidelines
4.
Apply for any and all benefits
5.
Register for work (unless disabled) and participate
in promise jobs and JTPA.
6.
Have emergency basic needs that cannot be met by other
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Veterans
Services Programs
The
Dubuque County Veterans Service Program provides assistance
to all
veterans and their dependents, in applying for
federal benefits and other related matters, concerning
the federal government. These include.
1.
Application assistance for
• Compensation for Service-connected Disability
• Non-service Connected Disability Pension
• DIC Benefits
• Certificates of Eligibility for home loans
• Aid and attendance for nursing home and housebound veterans
• Overpayments
• Appeals of unfavorable VA Rulings
• Applications for Iowa Veterans Home
2.
Obtaining military records and awards
3.
Distributing grave markers and flag holders from Dubuque
COunty
4.
Networking to Veterans Hospitals.
5.
Networking to other Department of Veterans Affairs facilities
and agencies.
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