Vernon County Services
- Assistance with completing application forms for State and Federal benefits.
- Assisting with upgrading of Character of Discharge to “Under Honorable Conditions”.
- Assistance in obtaining the Veteran’s Discharge Record or DD Form 214, records, or military medals.
- Recording the Discharge Record or DD Form 214 and any other pertinent documents at the Register of Deeds.
- Burial Benefits Applications, provide flag and flag holder for veteran’s graves in Vernon County, maintaining Graves Registration of veterans buried in Vernon County.
- Our Veterans Service Office maintains a relief fund that is overseen by a three-member commission. Commission members are appointed by the County Board with the CVSO serving as the executive secretary. The funds provide one time emergency aid on a very short-term basis.
- VA Medical/ Mental Health apt. Transportation
- The veterans Service Office is able to schedule rides for Veterans to VA Sanctioned medical and mental health appts.
- As of March 2009 the cost for the transportation rests with the veteran. The cost will depend upon whether the veteran is entitled to Travel Pay from the VA Hospital/Clinic or not.
- Hillsboro Office Hours and Dates-Office Hours in Hillsboro at the Farmers State Bank: First Thursday and third Wednesday (with few exceptions); 10:00am – 2:00pm