Did you know that as of 2025, 8.1 million veterans are over the age of 65, which is about 49% of all veterans (U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics)? Vietnam veterans now represent the largest group of older vets, totalling 5.5 million. The Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs can help veterans, their survivors and dependents, file claims for benefits from Federal, State, and Local governments and receive help with VA Pension, life insurance and health care, financial assistance with food, transportation, and housing, and funeral and burial reimbursements.
Their mission is to provide accurate, efficient and timely services to ensure delivery of benefits to veterans and their families. If you are a veteran and in need of benefits, call their office at 734-973-4540 to talk to a County Veteran Service Officer.