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Get help with VA benefits and claims

Accredited veteran service officers help Lane County veterans, dependents and survivors with VA claims and benefits by phone or in person.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Call for an appointmentServices are in-person or phone appointments.
  2. Say what help you needHelp includes disability claims, military records, VA health care, VA education benefits and surviving spouse benefits.
  3. Bring your DD-214 on a first visitBring it if you have never been to the office before.

Bring

  • DD-214 (first visit)
Current clients should call ahead so staff can bring their file.

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    Apply for a property-tax exemption for veterans

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    1. Read the exemption informationUse the Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse information link on the Exemptions page.
    2. Get the applicationUse the Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Exemption Application on the Exemptions page.
    3. File on timeFile January 1 to April 1, or within 30 days of an ownership change between March 1 and June 30.
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    Apply for CTCLUSI Hands of Harvest market vouchers

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    1. Check that your household qualifiesAn enrolled CTCLUSI tribal member (widows and widowers included), or a parent or guardian of an enrolled member in the household.
    2. Submit the Hands of Harvest applicationUse the application link on the Hands of Harvest page.
    3. Use one market onlyVouchers work only at the market you select and are not interchangeable between markets.
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    Enroll in Lane County WIC

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    1. Check if you qualifyBe pregnant, nursing or caring for a child under five, with household income in the guidelines or receiving SNAP, OHP or TANF.
    2. Complete the interest form or callUse the interest form on the Lane County WIC page, or call 541-682-4202.
    3. Gather your proofsBring proof of identity, where you live and household income. Proof of citizenship is not required.
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    Lane County WIC Program541-682-4202
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