Vernon County Veterans Service Office and Veterans Relief Fund, Banta Building, Viroqua

The office's words. "We assist Veterans and their families with their benefits and questions pertaining to the VA both Federal and State. As well as any other benefits you may have." What it does: "Assistance with completing application forms for State and Federal benefits. Assisting with upgrading of Character of Discharge to 'Under Honorable Conditions'. Assistance in obtaining the Veteran's Discharge Record or DD Form 214, records, or military medals. Recording the Discharge Record or DD Form 214 and any other pertinent documents at the Register of Deeds. Burial Benefits Applications, provide flag and flag holder for veteran's graves in Vernon County, maintaining Graves Registration of veterans buried in Vernon County." The relief fund. "Our Veterans Service Office maintains a relief fund that is overseen by a three-member commission. Commission members are appointed by the County Board with the CVSO serving as the executive secretary. The funds provide one time emergency aid on a very short-term basis." The officer's reports to the committee list the commission's requests - in February 2026 four (service dog training help and three heating or electric bills), in March 2026 one (travel to a VA appointment). Wisconsin county commissions give this aid under section 45.81 (the Wisconsin entries). Getting there. "Transportation to VA medical/ mental health appointments can be made through Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC)". When to come. "Monday - Walk-in Only; Tuesday - Appointment only; Wednesday - No walk-ins/appointments; Thursday - Appointment only; Friday - Appointment only". The officer told the committee on January 21, 2026 that appointments were "booked out now to the 1st week of March" and that "Monday Walk in days are averaging 20 Veterans in the office", so "if you know a Vet that wants to come in tell them 2pm or later unless they like to sit and wait their turn." Where. Vernon County Veterans Service Office, 402 Courthouse Square, Suite 100, Viroqua, WI 54665; 608-637-5323; [email protected].