Veterans Assistance Commission
We are now open to the public, we would like to continue with some of the procedures that have been put in place to ensure the safety of everyone. Whenever possible, please call to set up an appointment with any of the office personnel. 815-756-8129
Our Veterans are very important to us and we want to make sure they have the most current & accurate information available, so please feel free to contact our office with any questions you may have.
To care for those
“who shall have borne the battle”
And for their families and survivors
Abraham Lincoln
The Veterans Assistance Commission of DeKalb County, Illinois Inc., is a County Government Agency that is operated by and for Veterans. The Commission provides services and financial aid to military Veterans and their families who reside in DeKalb County and qualify for and/or need assistance.
Information and help can be obtained from this office regarding:
- Educational Benefits
- VA Disability Compensation
- VA Pensions
- VA Burials
- VBA Healthcare
- Lost discharges
- State and Federal Veterans Benefits
Local Veterans Organizations in the County, are responsible for forming & jointly overseeing the Veterans Assistance Commission as is allowed under the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Military Veterans Assistance Act, 330 ILCS ACT 45 (/01/045.) and ILCS 5/5-2006.
The Veterans Assistance Commission provides assistance for the following:
- Preparation of the Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) forms
- Preparation of the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) forms
- Preparation of other documents, which relate to benefits available to the Veteran and their dependents.
- Answering questions about the benefits they have applied for or are receiving
- Help in applying for additional benefits if entitled
- Follow up services on pending claims
- General assistance
TAMMY ANDERSON
Superintendent
Phone: 815-756-8129
FAX: 815-748-2142
tanderson@dekalbcounty.org
Community Outreach Bldg
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
Suite A
DeKalb, IL 60115
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm M-F
Please call to setup an appointment