How do I receive assistance from the Pottawattamie County Veterans Service Office?
Please call us at (712) 328-5797 to make an appointment.
How do I receive a copy of my DD-214/discharge paperwork, service records, and/or medals?
Service records can be obtained by completing and submitting a request form. Our office can assist with this process. Please call us at (712) 328-5797 to schedule an appointment.
What is the process to have "Veteran" on my driver’s license?
Please bring a copy of your DD-214 to our office and we will assist.
What makes a veteran eligible for the VA Hospital?
Veterans are eligible by meeting income guidelines or Active Duty Service or a service-connected rating of 10% or higher.
How do I know if I’m eligible for Veteran status?
Veteran status is defined by both the federal government and the state of Iowa. The definition used depends on the type of benefits being sought. Veteran status is defined by the federal government in United States Code 38, Part I. Visit 38 USC PART I: GENERAL PROVISIONS (house.gov) to read the definitions in full.
For further information, please bring a copy of your DD214 to our office and a VSO will answer any questions you may have.
How do I apply for Veteran License Plates?
If you are an honorably discharged veteran, bring a copy of your dd214 to our office and we can assist you with the form. There is no charge for the first set of numbered plates. Second or subsequent plates will be $25 per set. Personalized plates are $25 for the first set and subsequent sets are $50. For more information, visit the Iowa DOT website.
How do I apply for a Military Property Tax Exemption?
Your DD-214 must be recorded at the Pottawattamie County Recorder’s Office
You can apply at the Pottawattamie County Assessor’s Office or the Pottawattamie County Veterans Service Office
What are the eligibility requirements for Guard and Reserves for Veteran Benefits?
Please contact our office at (712) 328-5797 for review of your discharge paperwork.
How do I qualify for Aid and Attendance?
You must have served during a wartime period of service
Contact our office at (712) 328-5797 for recognized federal wartime dates
What is the difference between Pension and Compensation?
Pension is an income-based program with federal wartime service requirements. Compensation is based on a service-connected injury or illness sustained or aggravated while on active duty.
What is the difference between survivors’ pension and widows DIC?
Survivors Pension is for the widows of wartime veterans that would qualify for pension. Widows DIC is for widows of veterans who die of a service connectable disability.
How do I upgrade my discharge status?
Please bring a copy of your DD-214 to our office and we will assist you.
