About Us
The mission of the Bartholomew County Veteran Services Office is to assist and help veterans and/or their family members. The office assists you in qualifying for benefits by filling out and submitting the appropriate paperwork for compensation and/or pension claims with the Regional Veteran Affairs Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect in recognition of your sacrifice and service to our nation.
Office Hours
The Bartholomew Country Veteran Services office is open to the public from 9 am - noon and from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The office will be closed from noon until 1 pm each day for employee lunch.
Staff
Veteran Services Officer: Larry Garrity
Assistant Veteran Services Officer:
Veteran Services Receptionist: Angela Walker; 9:00am-4:30pm (Lunch from 12 - 1) for setting appointments
and van rides.
Local Contacts
American Legion Post 24 2515 25th St Columbus, IN 47201 Phone: 812-376-7036 |
AMVETS Post 509 215 N. National Rd. Columbus, IN 47201 Phone: 812-371-8939 |
VFW Post 1987 215 N. National Road Columbus, IN 47201 Phone: 812-379-2791 |
DAV Transportation
DAV Vehicle Transport
The DAV vehicle now transports to Richard L. Roudebush VAMC Indianapolis, Indiana Monday thru Friday (except Federal Holidays). To check for available seating, you must call 72 hours before your appointment at 379-1540.
Government Assistance Links
Federal Links
Department of Veterans' Affairs (http://www.va.gov)
Check out the VA web site for further information on Federal Benefits that may apply.
- Compensation & Pension
- Education
- Health Eligibility
- Homeless Veterans
- Military Online Colleges
- Military Services
- Minority Veterans
- My Health eVet
- Health Eligibility
- Section 508 Accessibility
- Special Programs
- Vacation Rehab & Employment Services
- Women Veterans
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA
State Links
Check out the IDVA web site for any of these, or other, State benefits that may apply.
Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs
- County Veterans Service Officers
- Employment Assistance
- Golden Hoosier Passport
- High School Diploma Program for WWI and WWII Veterans
- Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery
- Motor Vehicle License Plates
- Peddlers, Vendors, or Hawkers License
- Property Tax Abatements
- Remission of Fees (Free Tuition) for the Child(ren) of a Disabled Veteran
- Resident Veteran Hunting and Fishing License
- The Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home
- The Veterans Home
- Vital Documents for Veterans Benefits
Other Links
Federal Benefits Book
Please visit the Indiana State site for a copy of Federal Benefits for Veterans.