Serving and honoring the American Veteran

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is dedicated to helping all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses who may be eligible for benefits from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

We know that trying to weave through a maze of forms and complicated language can be confusing. In addition, benefits may have been added or amended since your original submission for benefits.

Our Veterans Benefits Assistance can help

Our Veterans Assistance Specialist will meet with you privately to review your individual situation to:

• Determine if you may be eligible for benefits
• Determine if you may be eligible to receive additional benefits
• File the necessary paperwork
• Obtain the proper records needed for submission

* Eligibility for most VA benefits is based on honorable discharge from active military service.

There is no cost for this service

Our Veterans Assistance Specialist serves the residents and their spouses of all Diakon senior living campuses, as well as other Diakon clients. The specialist will review your current benefits status and discuss:

• Form DD214 - Report of Separation
• Compensation
• Non-service related pension or improved pension
• Widows DIC - Dependency Indemnity Compensation
• Widows pension
• Death benefits
• Medical benefits
• VA life insurance

There are some benefits available for veterans with non-service-related injuries and illnesses in certain circumstances. Our specialist can help to determine your possible status.

Learn if you are eligible

Veterans assisted by our program may receive up to $1,644 per month, while a widow may qualify for up to $1,056 per month.

Let our Veterans Assistance Specialist determine if you are eligible for benefits. Contact the marketing office at the telephone number below or e-mail lingler@diakon.org for more information.