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Veterans’ Affairs

We are Here to Serve You

The St. Joseph County Department of Veterans’ Affairs ensures all clients are treated with respect and compassion. We assist at every step—from filing claims to accessing benefits or emergent needs.

Initial information is provided here, but we highly recommend Contacting Us directly for assistance with forms and applications.

Michigan Veterans’ Trust Fund

Assistance is available for qualifying veterans and their families to meet emergent needs. Veterans’ Affairs also assists with filing disability claims, pensions, health care applications, and burial benefits.

Services Available From the VA

  • Requesting Military Discharge (DD214)
  • Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
  • Vocational Rehab & Employment
  • Education & Training Benefits
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Disability Benefits
  • Burial Benefit
  • Home Loans
  • Life Insurance
  • Address Change

Department Contacts

Veterans' Affairs

Name Title Phone
Jarrod Phillips Veteran Service Officer (269) 467-5557
Jessica Merting Veterans' Affairs Coordinator (269) 467-5520
Stoney Summey Director of Veterans' Affairs (269) 467-5512