Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm
Phone: (605) 698-7376
E-mail: [email protected]
2025 County VSO: Tanya McCarlson
Roberts County Courthouse
411 2nd Ave. E, Suite 2
Sisseton, SD 57262-1403
The County Veterans Service Office is a LIASION for Veterans and their dependents:
- Counsel and assist with preparing and submitting claims for benefits thy are eligible for through the US Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA) and any other State or Federal Agencies: compensation, pension, insurance, education and hospitalization.
- Assists with death benefits for: survivor compensation, Veteran headstones/markers, and Presidential certificates.
- Advocate by ensuring all award actions and decisions, to the Veteran and/or claimant(s), are accurate and in compliance with current laws and regulations. Assist in Decision Review Requests (Appeal.)
COMPENSATION: Award benefit for injuries/diseases incurred on or aggravated by active military service.
PENSION: “Needs-based” benefit for wartime veterans with limited or no income/net worth, age 65 or older, under 65 permanently & totally disabled.
Sisseton Community Transit 605-698-7511 (veterans with appointments & current ID have FREE LOCAL transportation.)
VA appointment transportation is voluntarily provided to all veterans by the DAV. Reservation transportation, contact 605-237-6011. If you would like to apply to be a VOLUNTEER driver for veterans, contact the VSO.
Make the Connection – Mental Health Assistance
