The services that the Ashland County Veterans Service Commission provide fall under two divisions in our office, Financial Assistance Division and Services Division.

The Financial Assistance Division of the Veterans Service Commission provides Basic Living Needs to eligible veterans, family members, and widows on a short term emergency assistance basis. These include:

• Rent/Mortgage Interest
• Groceries, Household Supplies
• Utilities (Water, Gas, Fuel Oil, Propane & Electric)
• Transportation to VA Medical Centers, VA out-patient clinics and Ohio Veterans Home for veterans.

The Services Division provides assistance to veterans who are dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs. These include:

• Assisting veterans, dependents, and surviving family members who are applying for DVA benefits.
• Preparation of forms and paper work.
• Documentation of claims and pertinent data.
• Proper submission of claims to DVA and follow-up
• Grave Markers