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Getting Started
For most benefits, you will need to provide military personnel records. You can receive free copies of your discharge document and other military and medical records by:
- Completing an online form from eVetRecs.
- Completing Form SF-180 and mailing or faxing the request.
- Contacting the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contacting us
- Birth certificate
- Civilian medical records
- Death certificate
- Identification card or proof of residency
- Marriage certificate
- Military medical records
- Military personnel file
Contact Us
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Veterans Service Office
Phone: 651-430-6895
Email Veterans Service OfficeInterpreter service is available
Locations
Cottage Grove
Forest Lake
Stillwater
WoodburyOffice Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- How do I make an appointment?
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Call Washington County Veteran Services to make an appointment at one of our offices. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except for federal holidays. When required, in-person meetings are by appointment only at all three of our locations: Stillwater, Cottage Grove, and Forest Lake.
- When can I expect a return call/email?
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On regular business days you can expect a return phone call or email within 24 hours. Please do not call/email repeatedly in that 24 hour period as it slows down the process.
- What information do I need to begin?
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Required information varies for different benefits. One document that will be needed is a DD Form 214; active military discharge document. If this document cannot be found our office can assist in obtaining it for you. Before 1951, this discharge document was the AGO Form 53-55. Also, please refer to the checklists provided on our website.