Welcome to the
Wyandot County
Veterans Service Office
Serving our Veterans. It's what we do.
About Us
The primary functions of the Wyandot County Veterans Service Office are to provide financial assistance to veterans and their dependents who have been met with an unexpected hardship and assist with the filing of VA claims. The Office also provides transportation services for veterans to and from various Veterans Administration medical centers in the area. The Commission staff, including county veterans’ service officers establish programs of outreach and coordination with other agencies in the county to enhance other available services to veterans. The County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO's) advise and assist present and former members of the armed forces, veterans, and their spouses, surviving spouses, children, parents, and dependents in presenting claims or obtaining rights or benefits under any federal or state law. The Commission provides assistance with burying indigent veterans. The Wyandot County Veterans Service Commission is legislated by title 59 of the Ohio Revised Code and funded by a portion of Wyandot County property taxes. Each of the 88 Veterans Service Commissions in the State of Ohio has a board Commissioners created under the Revised Code Section 5901, who govern and administer the programs for their respective counties.
Disclaimer
The Wyandot County Veterans Service Commission is not funded by, or associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, however our Veteran Service Officers assist veterans and their families with VA claims.
Our Staff
Day to Day Operations
Theresa Miller
Director/County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO)
Navy Veteran
Elizabeth Braun
Secretary/Investigator/CVSO
Air Force Veteran
Veteran Service Commissioners
Rich Southward - President
American Legion - United States Marine Corps
Term Expires 2025
Dan Cole - Vice President
At Large - United States Marine Corps
Term Expires 2029
Ken McMillan - Secretary
Veterans of Foreign Wars - United States Marine Corps
Term Expires 2026
Jim Jury
At Large - United States Air Force
Term Expires 2027
Tim Huffman
AMVETS - United States Army
Term Expires 2028
Each Commissioner represents a different veterans service organization within the County, with two At-Large Commissioners representing all of the service organizations in Wyandot County. The Commissioners are nominated by the members of service organizations and appointed by the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas to five year terms. The Commissioners are tasked with the overall management of the office, which includes the submission of an annual budget to the County Commissioners, establishing policy and procedure and employee recruitment and retention. The members of the Veterans Service Commission are required to meet at least once a month in order to regularly perform their statutory duties which are divided into service, administrative and legislative functions.
Financial Assistance
We offer financial assistance to qualified veterans. Financial assistance can be used for unexpected expenses. To find out if you qualify or to fill out an application, please contact the Office Staff. Click the link below to view our Financial Assistance Policy.
Wyandot County Veterans ID Card
The Commission recently adopted a resolution authorizing a locally produced Veterans Identification Card right in our office.
The identification cards will list the following:
- Veterans Name
- Address
- Dates of service
- Date of discharge
- Branch of service
- Date of birth
- The indexed location of the Veterans DD-214 with the County Recorder's Office.
- All locally issued Veteran Identification Cards expire 10 years from the date of issuance.
- Your DD-214 must be registered with the Wyandot County Recorders Office.
In most instances, the ID cards are made by appointment only. Please contact Beth to schedule today!
The New VA Identification Card
Have you received yours? Please visit the link on the right to get started today.
(Registration and Verification Required)
Contact Us
We are here to help!
250 Highland Parkway, Suite B
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed for Lunch 12-1
Closed on Weekends
and Federal Holidays419-294-2045
419-294-2045
wyandotcovets@
Important Links
Ohio Department of Veterans Services Veterans Crisis Line eBenefits
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) PTSD Support My Health eVet
American Legion Department of Veterans Affairs Wyandot County Government
AMVETS Columbus VA Medical Center Home
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Marion Community Outpatient Clinic