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Veterans Services

 

 

Those Who Served:

A veteran, whether active duty military, retired military, national guard, reserve military - these are people who, at one point in his/her life, went beyond their-selves to support their community, country, and the rest of us.

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice for your country.

Gilpin County's Veteran's Memorial

Visit Gilpin County's Veteran's Memorial in front of the Gilpin County Community Center.

Gilpin County Veterans Services Officer

The Gilpin County Veterans Services Officer is available to assist Gilpin County Veterans and their families with VA Benefits, State Veterans Benefits, and Gilpin County assistance programs. The Veterans Services Office can advise and assist veterans, active-duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their spouses, surviving spouses, dependent parents and dependents in presenting claims or obtaining entitlements or benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Some of the services that can be provided are preparation of forms, documentation of claims with pertinent data, proper submission and case management of claims to the appropriate agencies and discharge assistance.

Veterans Services Officer

Leon Pohl

LAPohl@gilpincounty.org
direct: 303-515-4297
cell: 720-434-4273

15193 Highway 119
Black Hawk, CO 80422

Overview of Benefits

Veterans Benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Eligibility, VA Health Care — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, VA Forms-Submitting Claims for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities, VA Pensions, Travel Allowances, Education and Training, Home Loan Guaranty, VA Life Insurance, Burial & Memorial Benefits, Special Groups of Veterans, Transition Assistance, Benefits for Dependents and Survivors, Appeals of VA Claims Decisions, Military Medals and Records, Replacement Copies of DD 214, and Benefits Provided by Other Federal Agencies.

Expanded health care and benefits via the PACT Act

Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs 

The State of Colorado offers special benefits for its military service members and Veterans including Retired Military Pay tax exemptions, state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component and Veteran disability status.

Visit the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs