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Veterans Affairs
Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs
The primary function of the department is to:
- Assist the veteran and their dependents in obtaining and maintaining various federal, state and county benefits.
- Assist in the development and processing of claims for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: service-connected compensation; DIC; non-service-connected pension; survivor's benefits; special allowance of aid and attendance; educational benefits; government life insurance; VA home loans; VA health care benefits and related benefits.
- Free transportation service to and from the Ann Arbor MI VA Medical Center through the DAV shuttle van service for appointment scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Replacement of lost DD Form 214's, military records, service treatment records and medals.
- Temporary emergency assistance for indigent Michigan veterans and their legal dependents.
- Become a volunteer driver for the Lenawee County DAV shuttle van service
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Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed at noon to reopen at 1:30 p.m.
Closed on Fridays for in-service processing and administrative functions
The VA's lobby is open to the public Monday - Thursday (normal operating hours) and closed on Friday for administrative purposes. We continue to process claims, provide emergency relief and answer inquiries. At this time, we are not scheduling sit-down appointments in our inter-offices. Clients are instructed on what documentation is needed to file a claim for benefits and/or relief and they deliver the information to us in-person or scan/email or fax or send the information through the postal system. We even provide curbside service, if requested. We will conduct a telephone interview when completing the forms for benefits/relief and inform the client when everything is ready for their review and signature. If client’s needs to drop-off documentation on a Friday, they can push it under the door for us to find.
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Veterans Office Closed 6/5-6/9
The Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs will be closed Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9 to allow staff members to virtually attend the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers Conference. Read More -
May 2023 Newsletter
This month's newsletter focuses on our mental health in Lenawee County. Read More
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Veterans Affairs
Physical Address
1040 S. Winter Street
Suite 3017
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-264-5335Fax: 517-264-5334
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Tammy Sheldon
Veterans Service Officer/Director
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Timothy Ruple
Veterans Advocate
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Audricka Jacob
Veterans Relief Advocate
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Public Hearing Notice
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Lenawee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 1:35 p.m. on the proposed reissuance by the EDC of the Bonds. Read on... -
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