The Number one resource for obtaining benefits in the state of Ohio is through your County Veterans Service Office. Federal, state and local benefits are available to eligible veterans. All 88 counties have trained, certified Veterans Service Officers that can assist veterans with their claims and record search.

Burial benefits
Burial Benefits are available for eligible veterans. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)

Compensation and VA Claims
County Veterans Service Officers are extensively trained to assist with the preparation and submission of VA claims, compensation and appeals. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)

Education
Many education programs are available to eligible veterans in Ohio. Please review the links available under the "Education" menu on the left.

Financial Assistance
Emergency financial assistance is available through your County Veterans Service Office on a short term basis to eligible veterans and their dependents. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)

Medals / Awards and Decorations
Your County Veterans Service Office has forms available and can assist veterans and their families in search of Medals and awards. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)

Military records
Your County Veterans Service Office has forms available and can assist veterans and their families in search of military records and discharges. Also please review links to the left for 'Request for Records'. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)


Military/Veteran License Plates
Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles has many military/veteran license plates available to eligible veterans. Please visit the below sites to review what is available and how to obtain them.

Special License Plates: http://bmv.ohio.gov/vehicle_registration/special_plate_types.htm

Disability License Plates: http://bmv.ohio.gov/vehicle_registration/disability_plates.htm

Home Loans
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs can be contacted regarding applying for a VA Home Loan or any questions you may have regarding your eligibility or status. Please contact them directly at 800-729-5772

Patriot Program
The PATRIOT Program is a pro bono program that provides volunteer lawyers and special counsel from the Ohio Attorney General's Office to assist military personnel and their families with various legal issues including exercising their rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, formerly known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) and the Uniform Services Employment and Re-employment Act of 1994 (USERRA). Legal assistance is available for wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and durable powers of attorney for health care. The Attorney General's PATRIOT program works in cooperation with the Judge Advocate General offices of the military branches of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to provide these services.

Recreation Benefits for qualifying veterans:

• Hunting & Fishing Licenses for qualified veterans
  FOR INFORMATION CALL 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543)
  
  
• Boating Licenses for qualified veterans
  FOR INFORMATION CALL 877-426-2837
  
  
• Camping at Ohio State Parks
  FOR INFORMATION CALL 877-426-2837
  http://ohiodnr.com/camps/discounts/tabid/205/Default.aspx
  
  

Transportation to Medical Appointments
Many of the organizations and County Veterans Service Offices across Ohio free transportation to local VA facilities. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)

Updating your Discharge
Your County Veterans Service office has the forms available to request updates to your discharges and can assist you in submitting the form properly. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)