Veterans Affairs

Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs
870 S. Main Street
Room 122
PO Box 70
Cheboygan MI 49721

Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm

231-627-8883 (Phone)
231-627-8469 (Fax)

vet2@cheboygancounty.net

The Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs serves all Cheboygan County Veterans, whether these Veterans served our country during peace time or in an era of conflict.  Cheboygan County treats every Veteran with the utmost respect and dignity they deserve.

As of August 20, 2008, the Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the Resolution No. 08-019:  To Reorganize the Legal Structure for Providing Veterans Services in Cheboygan County.  As a result of this action, the Cheboygan County Administrator and Human Resources Department will provide leadership and management assistance to this important county department.  The County Administrator will be directly responsible for the Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs and accountable to the County Commissioners.

The Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs will have three emergency relief funds in place for Veterans and their families:

• The Soldiers Relief Fund
• The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
• The Veterans Assistance Fund 

These funds will be available to the Veteran for emergency monetary help.  If the Veteran finds him or herself in a situation that has left financial difficulties then the Veteran can apply for help from one of the three emergency funds.  It is important to note that with all three funds a simple application process is required.  The Veteran must provide a copy of an Honorable DD-214 Military Discharge and must be able to show acceptable reason for the financial help requested.  We will assist all Veterans in obtaining a DD-214 if they do not have a copy available. Monies may not be accessible immediately upon receipt of the application.  The Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs will assess each circumstance and provide as much support as is possible, within the guidelines allowed by each fund.

The Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs is moving forward with great strides.  These new changes will provide more qualified and professional services for veterans.

Services that are now available to veterans from the Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs are as follows:

Claims Assistance for the following benefits: 

• Death and Burial Benefits
• Compensation and Pension Benefits
• Education Benefits
• Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits
• GI Insurance Benefits
• Certificates of Eligibility for Home Loans
• Medical Benefits
• Application for Commissary and Exchange Privileges
• Correction of Military Records
• Application for Medals
• Review of Military Discharges 
  

In addition, Cheboygan County takes great pride in providing transportation to VA Medical Facilities for Veterans.

As of Thursday, September 11, 2008, the Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) Program became available to Veterans.

Veterans who would like to see the Psychologist only need call the Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs Office at 231-627-8833 for assessment.

This year Cheboygan County Veterans will benefit from two Psychologists that will be altenating weeks to serve Veterans.  If you think you suffer from PTSD, do not hesitate to call for an assessment appointment.  PTSD is recognized as a service connected disability by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs is networked with all of the VA Medical Clinics and Hospitals in Michigan; Gaylord, Traverse City, Alpena, Saginaw, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids.

Cheboygan County has made a promise to all Cheboygan County Veterans that they will receive the highest quality of service that is available from the Cheboygan County Department of Veterans Affairs.

In this time of war, there is no greater public service role than to tend to the needs of our Military Veterans and their families.  Therefore, as public servants directly responsible for leading this cause, the Cheboygan County’s Board of Commissioners and their Administrator have made a sincere commitment to serve our County’s Veterans.