The El Paso County Veterans Service Office is responsible for assisting residents of the State of Colorado who served honorably in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard or any other armed service of the nation.

The El Paso County Veterans Service Office was established by State law to advise and assist veterans, their dependents, and their survivors concerning any Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits which such person may be, or may have been, entitled to receive under the laws of the United States or the State of Colorado. The office is not a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, which is a Federal government agency, but serves as a liaison between the claimant and the VA.

The primary purpose of the office is to provide personalized local service to veterans and other claimants, and to assist them in cutting through the maze of red tape frequently involved in direct dealings with government agencies.

According to the United States White House, more than 5 million veterans – across all generations – may have been impacted by toxic exposures while serving in the United States Military.

On August 2, 2022, the United States Congress passed bipartisan legislation known as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act). President Biden signed the PACT Act at a ceremony at the White House on August 10, 2022. The Act will provide affected veterans, their families, and caregivers with health care and benefits.

El Paso County Veteran Service Officers are dedicated to helping veterans and dependents maximize benefits. As accredited Veteran Service Officers in El Paso County, you can trust that you will be heard, understood, and provided the highest quality of service.

The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services, in collaboration with the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is hosting a series of Veterans Claims Clinics on November 19, 20, and 21, 2024. The clinics will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day at the Recruiting & Readiness Center at 9510 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.

What: Veterans Claims Clinics

When: November 19 – 21, 2024

Where: Recruiting & Readiness Center (9510 Voyager Parkway, 80920)

Register: www.elpasoco.com/claims-clinics