Garland County Veterans Service Office

The Garland County Veteran Service Office performs administrative work in advising armed forces veterans and dependents on benefits available under federal, state and local laws. It assists in completing and submitting required forms, obtaining necessary legal documents, medical records and other data required by law in support of a claim, and connects veterans and their dependents with services at the local, state and federal level. The office also presents outreach programs on veterans' benefits, can help a veteran establish membership in local veteran service organizations, and makes in-home service visits for those who cannot leave their homes. The office is at 501 Ouachita, Room 105, Hot Springs 71901, on the first floor of the courthouse. The Veteran Service Officer is Mark Aho; 501-622-3795 (fax the same), [email protected], with assistant Rebecca Hillman, [email protected]. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., appointments required. The Department of Veterans Affairs' county service officer finder (last updated August 19, 2026) lists the same officer, assistant, room and phone, with hours of Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Under sections 25-43-1605 and 20-81-106 the State trains and tests county officers and partly pays them. Help with a claim is free.