Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Walworth County Veterans Service Office.
The Walworth County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) is continuing its 76-year history of championing the veterans of Walworth County and their families. In 2020, the CVSO helped 743 veterans and/or family members. The latest federal report shows that Walworth County veterans and their beneficiaries received $22.4 million in disability compensation and pension benefits, $22.6 million in health care benefits, $2.3 million in education benefits, and $88,000 in memorial benefits. Additionally, the CVSO helped veterans and their family members secure $1.1 million in state benefits.
“We work tirelessly on behalf of our veterans and their loved ones,” says Veterans Service Officer Nathan Bond. “While our veteran population has decreased significantly over the last two decades, our post-9/11 veterans have a significantly higher chance of having service-connected disabilities, and continue to experience homelessness, financial distress, and mental health challenges. It’s our mission to make sure that the veterans who come to us receive the help they need and deserve.”
The Walworth CVSO is a free resource independent of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Its staff—many military veterans themselves— helps veterans and their beneficiaries navigate the often-complex VA benefits programs. This can include appealing previously denied disability compensation claims; applying for Wisconsin G.I. Bill education benefits; enrolling in VA health care; or providing referrals for employment or financial assistance, mental health counseling, or drug and alcohol treatment.
If you or a veteran you know need assistance, schedule an appointment with the Walworth CVSO by calling (262) 741-4222 or emailing veterans@co.walworth.wi.us. Learn more about their services at www.co.walworth.wi.us or by following the CVSO on Facebook at facebook.com/WalworthCVSO.
Banner note: The image on the homepage, “Veterans Day” by The U.S. Army is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
