In observance of Veterans Day, November 11 the Mesa County Department
of Human Services would
like to highlight the services available through the County Veteran Service Officer
(VSO). VSO, Dave Montoya, from the Mesa County Workforce Center is available to
help veterans navigate their Veteran benefits. VSO’s help gather the
information necessary to support a claim, filing a claim, and tracking the
claim through the VA system. A County VSO can also assist with filing appeals
for denied claims. Some of the services
the County VSO can assist with include:
·
Pension, Aid &
Attendance, Nursing Home Care Claims
·
Insurance Benefits &
Eligibility
·
Educational Benefits
·
Burial & Death
Benefits
·
Federal, State &
Local Benefits
·
Recovery of Military
Service Records
·
Referral for: housing,
health, employment, counseling, and other support agencies
Department
of Human Service’s Executive Director Tracey Garchar states, “I strongly encourage local Veterans make use
of the services provided by our Veteran Service Officer.
Dave’s expertize can help Vets avoid the pitfalls and delays that can result
from missing paperwork or improperly filled out claim forms.”
The Mesa County Veteran’s Service Officer provides services to veterans
who served in the United State Armed Forces, their surviving spouses and
dependent children.
Call today to
schedule an appointment! 970-248-2733.
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