Federal VA Benefit Assistance

Navigating the Federal Veterans Administration (VA) can be challenging.  Knowing when to file and which forms to use can be overwhelming. Our State and Nationally trained and accredited County Veterans Service Officers are ready to assist you.  Please contact our office at 419-213-6090 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment with a Service Officer to see how they may be able to assist you.

Click here for VSO intake form.

 Financial Relief

We know that sometimes life gets difficult. The Lucas County Veterans Service Commission is here to assist qualified Lucas County Veterans and their families during those financial hardships. Such hardships can include but are not limited to the following: Rental and mortgage payments to prevent homelessness; Utility payments to prevent disconnection of services. We may also be able to assist with auto payments, auto repairs, and medical bills. Furthermore, our office has partnered with the Toledo Seagate Foodbank to provide emergency food assistance to our Lucas County Veterans and their families. If you find yourself in need, please contact our office to apply for emergency assistance.

Improved Quality of Life Programs

We have  programs to assist our fellow Veterans in becoming healthier individuals.  We are constantly looking for more programs to add. We encourage you to check out these current and upcoming programs to see if one may be right for you.

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VA Medical Transportation Services

The Lucas County Veterans Service Commission can assist with transportation to and from scheduled VA medical appointments.

Also, for Veterans who are approved for TARPS or the TARTA Flex transportation programs, we are able to provide trip passes along with TARTA bus passes. Please contact our office for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission part of the Veterans Administration?

No.

The Veterans Service Commission is a Lucas County Department/Agency totally funded by Lucas County. While some staff members of the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission (Veteran Service Officers) file claims to the Veterans Administration and request certified copies of Veterans Military records on behalf of veterans and their families, we are not employees of the federal governments Veterans Administration (VA).

What types of services are available?

The Lucas County Veterans Service Commission has the Veterans Service Officers who can assist with filing claims, requesting Military records and answer any questions related to benefits related to the Veterans Administration. The Investigators assist with Temporary Financial Assistance to those qualified Veterans who are residents of Lucas County and provides the documents that are required by the Ohio State Statute. Examples of the temporary financial assistance are: Food Vouchers, Rent, Mortgage, Utility bills, Auto payments, Auto repairs, Medical bills and emergency Home repairs. If you have an emergency that is not listed, please contact the office for further information.  Transportation to VA Medical Facilities are also available.

How does a Veteran or their  family access the services of the Veterans Service Commission?

To apply for Emergency Financial Assistance, file a VA Claim or request Transporation, you can contact the front office at 419-213-6090.  Our administrative staff will take your information and complete an intake form (for financial assistance). Your case will then be assigned to an Investigator, who will contact you to schedule an appointment.  You can also apply for assistance through this website clicking on the “Financial Assistance Requests” tab at the top of the page to start your request.

If you are in need of assistance filing claims for disability or any Federal benefits, our administrative staff will take your information and you will be assigned to the next available Veterans Service Officer, who will then contact you back.

All clients are seen by appointment only. The only exceptions are for food voucher pick up.  You do NOT need an appointment to pick up food vouchers.  However, you must be an established client with our office to receive food.

Financial assistance applications are still available in the office to be picked up if you are unable to utilize the website or email.

How often does the VSC Board meet?

The Lucas County Veterans Service Commissioners board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 9:30 a.m. (except for on Holidays) in the Lucas County Veterans Service Commissions Conference Room at 2555 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614.