Perry County Veterans Services Commission, New Lexington: Free Rides to VA Appointments, Emergency Financial Assistance and Claims
The Perry County Veterans Services Commission, 128 South Main Street, New Lexington (740-342-2536), funded by the county’s real estate taxes, drives veterans on file to VA appointments free, gives emergency financial assistance under ORC 5901.08, helps with VA claims and benefits, and helps veterans get their DD-214.
Also called: Veterans Services Commission, Veterans Service Commission, VSC, CVSO, VSO, Annette Moore, Annette Kessler, 740-342-2536, 128 South Main Street, transportation, VA appointments, emergency financial assistance, DD214, Free Wills for Vets, Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, Disabled Veterans Outdoors, veterans extravaganza, ORC 5901.08, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, Junction City, Shawnee, Corning, New Straitsville, Thornville, Glenford, Hemlock, Rendville, Roseville.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
The commission. The county's Veterans Services Commission page: "The Perry County Veterans Services Commission is a county agency funded entirely by Perry County real estate taxes. We are dedicated to aiding veterans and their families in time of need. Our agency provides three basic services: Transportation to Veterans Affairs (VA) medical appointments; Emergency financial assistance; Assistance with submission of VA claims and benefits." Its 2025 commissioners: James "Jim" Friesner (American Legion), president; Shawn Glenn (VFW), vice president; Jeff Taylor (DAV), secretary; George "Kenny" Harris (AMVETS); and William "Bill" Barnett (VVA).
Rides. "Perry County veterans on file in our office will be transported free of charge to VA or VA scheduled medical appointments. Based on driver availability and time and location of appointment."
Financial assistance and claims. The page lists emergency financial assistance but posts no rules or application; Ohio's commissions give it under ORC 5901.08 to veterans and their families who show need (the Ohio entries). "How can I access VA Healthcare? Call the office for an appointment." "Can you assist is obtaining a DD214? Yes! Contact our offices by phone or email." Veterans from adjoining counties are asked to build relationships with their own county's office, "as each county has special programs for their county veterans."
Free wills. The county's events calendar posted a Free Wills for Vets clinic (September 1, 2026, Judge Cooperrider's courtroom, Perry County Courthouse, 105 North Main Street) by Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio for low-income Perry County veterans; pre-register at (614) 827-0504.
Who and where. The county directory: Veteran Services Commission, Director/CVSO Annette Moore, 128 South Main Street, New Lexington, Ohio 43764; phone (740) 342-2536, fax (740) 342-3984. The Commissioners' September 2026 coffee notice names "Annette Kessler, our director of Perry County Veterans Commission"; the Commissioners' May 13, 2026 agenda lists "Annette Moore, Perry County Veterans Service: Budget Request".
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Thresholds for Perry County Veterans Services Commission, New Lexington: Free Rides to VA Appointments, Emergency Financial Assistance and Claims
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Perry County veterans and families
Rides and claims help need no rating; financial assistance needs a shown need under ORC 5901.08.
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