Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available for Veterans and their dependents. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides rides to medical appointments to the VA Hospital in either Knoxville or Des Moines. Call at least 5 days ahead with the date of appointment and the time and location.

***Please note our transportation is not handicap accessible***

Provides and processes annuity applications, complaints, and problems regarding annuity payments. Monthly benefits to railroad employees, spouses, widows and surviving children. Disability benefits to railroad employees at any age (with at least 10 years of R.R. service). Unemployment benefits to railroad employees who are temporarily unemployed. Sickness benefits to employees who are temporarily unable to work.

Medicare enrollment for employee and spouse.