Sherburne County Veterans Services (CVSO Larry Fonder, 763-765-3100) counsels veterans, dependents and survivors who live in the county and prepares and follows their federal, state and county benefit claims, with a Becker satellite office at the Sherburne History Center on Wednesdays; rides to the Minneapolis and St. Cloud VA medical centers now go through the DAV (320-252-1670 ext. 6676).
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For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
Every Minnesota county appoints a veterans service officer (section 197.60; see the Minnesota entry). Sherburne County's: "Sherburne County Veteran Services provides professional, caring and quality assistance to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state and federal programs." Services include "Comprehensive benefits counseling; Claims preparation and submission; Claims follow-up to ensure final decisions; Networking and advocacy with federal, state, and local agencies."
Residents only. "Due to the high volume of veterans, new applicants must reside within Sherburne County to be served by our office."
Where. County Veterans Service Officer Larry Fonder, 763-765-3100; call to schedule an appointment. "We're open in Becker at the Sherburne History Center. Hours are Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments preferred."
Rides. "As of 12 May 2025, we've transitioned our transportation program to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Rides will expand to five days a week (Mon - Fri) and DAV will transport to the VA medical centers in Minneapolis and St Cloud, as well as VA-referred appointments in the community. To schedule a ride please contact DAV directly at 320-252-1670 Ext 6676." "Sherburne County Veteran Services is unable to schedule rides." VA's own Veterans Transportation Service takes wheelchair users to approved appointments.
A warning. The office warns against "claim sharks", unaccredited firms that charge fees or a share of benefit increases for VA claims help, which the office gives free.
The Board's year. The Board sent the service officer to the NACVSO leadership summit in March 2026 and three staff to its training conference in May and June, and on October 6, 2026 accepted the State's $15,000 operational improvement grant to the office for fiscal year 2027.
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Thresholds for Sherburne County Veterans Services
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Sherburne County veterans, dependents and survivors
No rating is needed to ask the office for help; new applicants must live in the county.
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Disclaimer
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