Morrow County Veterans Service Commission: Claims, Emergency Financial Assistance and VA Medical Rides, Mount Gilead

The commission. "In appreciation for the sacrifices Morrow County Veterans have made to protect and preserve the American Way, the Morrow County Veterans Services Commission through the Office of Veterans Services, pledges to dedicate its time and services to providing timely, emergency financial assistance and be a professional, supportive VA benefit advocacy for all Morrow County Veterans who have honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and to their dependents." The five commissioners are appointed by a Common Pleas judge to five-year terms under Ohio Revised Code Title 59; the office has a VSO/Director, a VSO/Financial Assistance Officer, an administrative assistant and transportation coordinator, and drivers. Emergency financial assistance. "The purpose of emergency financial assistance is to provide temporary financial aid to those who make a conscientious effort to find a permanent solution to their financial problems. Assistance will only be given to those who have a legitimate emergency or hardship as determined by the Veterans Service Commission, and meet the eligibility requirements established by the Ohio Revised Code." Under ORC 5901.08 the applicant must show financial need and unexpected hardship and be a veteran, an active duty member, or the spouse, surviving spouse, dependent parent, minor child or ward of one; "Applicants must have been a resident of Morrow County for at least three (3) months prior to the date of application." The site publishes no amounts. Rides. "The Morrow County Veterans Service Commission provides transportation for veterans to the Columbus VA Medical Center (Chalmers P. Wylie) as well as the Marion VA CBOC", Monday through Thursday (not holidays or Level 3 snow emergencies); book at least 24 hours ahead at 419-946-1914 and ask for morning appointments. A companion may ride with a written note of medical necessity. Riders cannot also claim VA travel pay. Records. The office helps get lost military personnel and medical records, medals, awards and decorations (it cannot pay the fees) and will fax the request for you. The Recorder records a DD-214 free and issues veteran ID cards with the Sheriff (the Recorder entry). Where. 143 S. Main Street, Mount Gilead, OH 43338; 419-946-1914; [email protected] (home page) or [email protected] (other pages). The Commissioners renewed the office's lease at that address for five years in February 2026 (the Commissioners entry).