Veteran Resources
Local Resources
Iroquois Center for Human Development Veteran Services
At ICHD, we have clinicians and staff that are part of a core group that is dedicated to treating our service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF). All of the services offered at ICHD are available to SMVF individuals according to each programs qualifications. Additionally, we have veteran staff to help SMVF members navigate veteran resources internally and externally.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
Veteran Crisis Line
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Dial 988 then press 1.
If you prefer to chat, you have that ability by clicking here.
American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
KS Post 0103
Post Type: Traditional
Post Meeting Information
MEETINGS 2ND MONDAY EACH MONTH @ 7:30 PM BOY SCOUT CABIN, 219 W. FLORIDA AVE, GREENSBURG, KS
For more information please contact:
Doug Ulrich (620) 723-2940
Homeless Vterans
If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.
No Veteran should be without a place to call home. The VA is committed to ending homelessness amoung Veterans. The focus is threefold:
-Conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance.
-Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.
-Collaborating with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment and affordable housing options for Veterans exiting homelessness.
Office of Veteran Services – Kansas
There are many resources available on the Office of Veterans Services website. Please click here for more informaiton.
State Benefits can be found here.
Federal Benfits can be found here.
Kiowa County’s VSO is:
Lejay Warren
lejay.warren@ks.gov
714 Sheridan-Unit 87
300 Custer Ave.
Fort Dodge, KS 67843
Phone: (620) 253-0403
Fax: (620) 225-6798
https://www.kovs.ks.gov/veteran-services/field-office-locations/ft-dodge
National Resources
VA Benefits
Below is a list of resources pertaining to the VA website. Each section title is a link to the appropriate page.
VA Health Care
With VA health care, you’re covered for regular checkups with your primary care provider and appointments with specialists (like cardiologists, gynecologists, and mental health providers). You can access Veterans health care services like home health and geriatric (elder) care, and you can get medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions. Find out how to apply for and manage the health care benefits you’ve earned.
Disability Benefits
VA disability compensation (pay) offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, during, or after service. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veterans disability benefits you’ve earned.
Education & Training
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned.
Pension
VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans and their survivors — find out if you’re eligible to apply.
Housing Assistance
VA housing assistance can help Veterans, service members, and their surviving spouses to buy a home or refinance a loan. We also offer benefits and services to help you build, improve, or keep your current home. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veterans housing assistance benefits you’ve earned.
Life Insurance
VA life insurance can offer financial security for Veterans, service members, and their spouses and dependent children. Explore your options, manage your policy, and file claims to get the insurance benefits you’ve earned.
Burial Benefits
VA burial benefits can help service members, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Family members can also order memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran. Find out how to apply for the burial benefits you’ve earned, and how to plan for a burial in advance or at time of need.
VA Records
Access your VA records and documents online to more easily manage your benefits.
VA Forms
Search for a VA form by keyword, form name, or form number.
2025 VA Disability Rates
Review 2025 Veterans disability compensation rates. Use our compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount. We base your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members. You can find out more information by clicking here.
The table below is the current 2025 VA disaibility rates for Veterans WITHOUT CHILDREN.
| Veteran | Veteran w/ Spouse | Veteran, Spouse & 1 Parent | Veteran, Spouse & 2 Parents | Veteran & 1 Parent | Veteran & 2 Parents | |
| 100% | $3,831.30 | $4,044.97 | $4,216.35 | $4,387.79 | $4,002.74 | $4,174.18 |
| 90% | $2,297.96 | $2,489.63 | $2,643.38 | $2,797.13 | $2,451.71 | $2,605.46 |
| 80% | $2,044.89 | $2,214.89 | $2,351.89 | $2,488.89 | $2,181.89 | $2,318.89 |
| 70% | $1,759.19 | $1,908.19 | $2,028.19 | $2,148.19 | $1,879.19 | $1,999.19 |
| 60% | $1,395.93 | $1,523.93 | $1,625.93 | $1,727.93 | $1,497.93 | $1,599.93 |
| 50% | $1,102.04 | $1,208.04 | $1,293.04 | $1,378.04 | $1,187.04 | $1,272.04 |
| 40% | $774.16 | $859.16 | $927.16 | $995.16 | $842.16 | $910.16 |
| 30% | $537.42 | $601.42 | $652.42 | $703.42 | $588.42 | $639.42 |
Veterans with ratings of 10%-20% do NOT receive extra compensation for dependents.
20% Veteran = $346.95
10% Veteran = $175.51
The table below is the current 2025 VA disaibility rates for Veterans WITH CHILDREN.
| Veteran & Child | Veteran, Spouse & Child | Veteran, Spouse, Child & 1 Parent | Veteran, Spouse, Child, 2 Parents | Veteran, Child & 1 Parent | Veteran, Child, 2 Parents | |
| 100% | $3,975.15 | $4,201.35 | $4,372.79 | $4,544.23 | $4,145.59 | $4,317.03 |
| 90% | $2,425.96 | $2,630.96 | $2,784.96 | $2,938.96 | $2,579.96 | $2,733.96 |
| 80% | $2,158.89 | $2,340.89 | $2,477.89 | $2,614.89 | $2,295.89 | $2,432.89 |
| 70% | $1,858.19 | $2,018.19 | $2,138.19 | $2,258.19 | $1,978.19 | $2,098.19 |
| 60% | $1,480.93 | $1,617.93 | $1,719.93 | $1,821.93 | $1,582.93 | $1,684.93 |
| 50% | $1,173.04 | $1,287.04 | $1,372.04 | $1,457.04 | $1,258.04 | $1,343.04 |
| 40% | $831.16 | $922.16 | $990.16 | $1,058.16 | $899.16 | $967.16 |
| 30% | $579.42 | $648.42 | $699.42 | $750.42 | $630.42 | $681.42 |
For each additional child under the age of 18 add the following to the above compensation:
100% = an additional $106.14 (per child)
90% = an additional $95.00 (per child)
80% = an additional $84.00 (per child)
70% = an additional $74.00 (per child)
60% = an additional $63.00 (per child)
50% = an additional $53.00 (per child)
40% = an additional $42.00 (per child)
30% = an additional $31.00 (per child)
Disability Calculator
The VA ssigns you a disability rating based on the severity of your service-connected condition. They use your disability rating to determine how much disability compensation you’ll receive each month, as well as your eligibility for other VA benefits.
If you have multiple disability ratings, they use them to calculate your combined VA disability rating. Calculating your combined disability rating involves more than adding up your individual ratings. That’s why your combined rating may be different from the sum of your individual ratings. This is also known as “VA Math”.
One of the major misconceptions is that combined simply means added together, which is not true as the VA uses what is known as a combined ratings table. This means that a person’s efficiency is determined first by the most disabling—or highest individually rated condition—and then by less disabling conditions ranked in order of severity.
You can use the disability calculator on the VA website at: https://www.va.gov/disability/about-disability-ratings/
Burn Pit registration
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, referred to as the “Burn Pit Registry” or “the registry”, is a critical tool that is advancing research through combining Veteran and service member data. The registry enables VA to identify and research health challenges of Veterans and service members who were exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their military service. Over time, the knowledge gained through this research will be used to fuel advancements in treatments, more precise predictive medicine, inform decisions related to presumptive conditions, and deliver targeted proactive and preventative care.
While participation in the registry does not impact an individual’s care or benefits, Veterans and service members who participate are helping to improve the care and benefits for generations of Veterans and service members to come.
On August 1, 2024, the VA and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced critical updates to the registry including: the broadening of participation criteria; clear opt-out procedures; and automatic inclusion procedures based on DOD records that vastly expand the number of participating Veterans and service members.
MPORTANT NOTE TO VETERANS: Participation in the registry is optional and has no impact on, nor will it determine eligibility for VA health care and benefits.
Veterans seeking more information or who would like to file a claim under the PACT Act, please visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-698-2411 for assistance.
Those who wish to opt out of participation can complete this online form.
Pact Act
The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. And starting March 5, 2024, we’re expanding VA health care to millions of Veterans—years earlier than called for by the PACT Act.
This page will help answer your questions about what the PACT Act means for you or your loved ones. You can also call us at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). And you can file a claim for PACT Act-related disability compensation or apply for VA health care now.
You can find out more by clicking here.