How to apply for County veteran services and emergency assistance (Polk County Commission of Veteran Affairs) — Polk in Iowa
Polk County Commission of Veteran Affairs
Who it's for
The Polk County Commission of Veteran Affairs helps veterans, their families and dependents who live in Polk County. Help includes filing federal VA claims (by appointment), temporary financial assistance, transportation assistance, medical assistance, funeral expenses and grave markers. Polk County Veterans Affairs also issues a photo I.D. that veterans can use to ride DART buses free. The office is at Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Avenue in Des Moines, open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 515-286-3670 to schedule an appointment.
Claims help is free. County emergency assistance has its own rules (discharge, residency, income) and depends on available county funds; the county Commission of Veteran Affairs decides. Federal VA benefits are decided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call to schedule an appointment and ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-515-286-3670
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about County veteran services and emergency assistance (Polk County Commission of Veteran Affairs) — Polk. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call to schedule an appointment and ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.