Mission Statement

The County Veterans Service Office shall advise persons living in the service officer's county who served in the U.S. armed forces regarding any benefits to which they may be entitled or any complaint or problem arising out of such service and render to them and their dependents all possible assistance, make reports to the county board as required, cooperate with state and federal agencies which serve or grant aids or benefits to former military personnel, furnish information about veterans burial places to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, separately and distinctly from any other county department.

In order to accomplish this mission the Wood County Veterans Service Office shall advise clients of their rights and responsibilities under applicable state and federal laws. Professional claims representation and advocacy services will be provided to ensure proper adjudication of claims by state and federal veterans agencies. Claims processing assistance will be provided to ensure efficient and effective claims processing for state and federal benefits and programs.

Counseling and referral services will be provided as necessary to meet client needs. Outreach services will be provided to extend service to those clients with special needs. Public information activities will be utilized to raise the visibility of the office within the county's veterans community, and to maintain general public support for the offices programs and services.