Veterans Service Office
The Department of Administration also oversees the Veterans Service Office. The Office processes a full range of applications for veterans' benefits, both federal and state, including compensation for service connected disabilities; pensions for veterans, widows and other qualified recipients; educational benefits; G.l. home loans; aid and attendance benefits for veterans and widows in nursing homes; and financial and medical assistance.
The Veterans Service Office acts as a liaison with various service organizations and other related agencies that assume an advocate role on behalf of veterans and their dependents. Advice and guidance is given to applicants and recipients concerning federal and state regulations governing benefits.
LinkVet is a free, 24/7 service for veterans and their families and can be accessed at: http://www.minnesotaveteran.org/LinkVet.htm
Directory of Personnel, Office and E-Mail Addresses and Telephone Numbers:
Veterans Service Office
405 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 218-725-5285
Richard Dumancas, Director dumancasr@co.st-louis.mn.us
Robert Gomez, Veterans Service Officer gomezr@co.st-louis.mn.us
Sherry Rodriguez, Veterans Service Officer rodriguezs@co.st-louis.mn.us
Patricia Trousdell, Information Specialist trousdellp@co.st-louis.mn.us
Veterans Service Office
307 South First Street, Virginia, MN#160; 55792, 218-749-7110
Wilson W. Spence III, Veterans Service Officer spencew@co.st-louis.mn.us
Debra Labadie, Veterans Service Officer labadied@co.st-louis.mn.us
Cheryl Ferrian, Information Specialist ferrianc@co.st-louis.mn.us
Veterans Service Office
Courthouse Annex, 1814 East 14th Avenue, Hibbing, MN 55746, 218-262-6090
William Bean, Veterans Service Officer beanw@co.st-louis.mn.us
Debra Labadie, Veterans Service Officer labadied@co.st-louis.mn.us
Linda Lung, Information Specialist lungl@co.st-louis.mn.us
Veterans Service Office
118 South Fourth Avenue East, Ely, MN, 55731, 218-365-8203
Wilson W. Spence III, Veterans Service Officer spencew@co.st-louis.mn.us
Louise Kainz, Information Specialist kainzl@co.st-louis.mn.us