County VSO Officer Shares March Report

March was an especially busy month for the Veterans Service Office. We received 105 phone calls, welcomed 51 visitors, and provided transportation to medical appointments for 20 veterans using our DAV-sponsored vans.

I attended monthly meetings with the American Legion, VFW, and DAV, keeping veterans up to date on important news and upcoming changes. We also hosted our second Veterans Roundtable of the year, where leaders from different veterans’ organizations shared ideas and resources to better support our local veteran community.

Park benches featuring a suicide hotline QR code have been distributed to several communities and will be installed as the weather improves. Wabash College has also received a few of these benches for placement around campus.

Looking ahead, new property tax laws for disabled veterans’ primary residences will take effect in 2027. More details will be available soon.

Having a copy of your discharge papers (Form DD-214) is necessary for most VA benefits. Adding this form to your end of life portfolio greatly helps your family obtain the death benefits you have earned. Call and make an appointment if you need assistance in obtaining a new copy of your papers.

If you need assistance, please call (765) 361-4133 or email nick.kashon@montgomerycounty.in.gov to schedule an appointment. Our office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

Nick Kashon is the Veterans Service Officer for Montgomery County. You can reach him at Nick.Kashon@montgomerycounty.in.gov or (765) 361-4133. His office is located at 1580 Constitution Row Crawfordsville.