Branch County Veterans Affairs

Branch County Veterans Affairs This is the official page for the Branch County Michigan Veterans Affairs Department. Director/Counselor - Nick Easterling

06/03/2026

Do you have legal questions or concerns? Stop by next Tuesday, June 9 to speak to a licensed attorney! 👩‍⚖️ Consultations are first come, first served and run from 9am to 11:45am.

06/03/2026

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4646/all-info

Just noticed this decided we should have a chat about it. This is a hot topic within the Veteran community. Organizations charging veterans for services that are offered free either by County offices or Veteran Service Organizations. In May, a Federal Judge ruled one of those organizations was filing claims for veterans when they weren't accredited by the Veterans Administration and charging fees to Veterans to do so. With this bill, VA will be allowed to go after those organizations and reinstate criminal penalties.

What does all of this mean and why is it a big deal? In order for someone to file a claim on behalf of a veteran they have to go through certain training and receive an accreditation or privileges, through the Veterans Benefit Administration and through a Congressionally chartered Service Organization (American Legion, VFW, DAV, VVA, etc.). Some of these organizations have not done so. While we don't foresee VA reviewing any claims submitted by those organizations separately and specially in light of all of this, Veterans still need to be mindful of who's trying to help them through the process and what they're filing for. That's why we encourage working with our office or with a VSO from an accredited organization because of the training and experience we all bring.

We support this Bill. All of the military branches teaches their members: Honor, Integrity, Duty (or other synonyms). If you're going to do something, do it the right way. We encourage you, if you agree as well, to reach out to your Senator and let them know that as well.

06/02/2026

7/15/2026 starting @ 9:00am

SWIMBH, Battle Creek VA & Pines are hosting a showing for the Live Action Moana movie at NCG Cinema here in Coldwater. Free for Veterans and their kids.

More to follow

06/02/2026

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. It’s a time to recognize and remember that some of the scars that Veterans bear from their Military Service are not visible. PTSD Awareness month is also a time to learn and remember that PTSD Treatment Works. When Veterans engage in evidence-based treatments for PTSD, Veterans can achieve recovery. So why wait?
Read about available treatment at https://www.va.gov/battle-creek-health-care/stories/ptsd-why-wait

06/02/2026

We still have some open spots for our fishing group next weekend.

When: 6/13 at 8:00am

Where: Meeting in the parking lot of the VA office then convoy to Messenger Lake

Gear? If you have it, bring it. If not, let us know

Transportation: If you need a ride let us know!

Call the office to reserve your spot! we have 7 openings still. 517-279-4322

06/01/2026

Come celebrate Juneteenth with Battle Creek VA!
This year's event will feature a campus walk, food, games, and more for Veterans to enjoy on Wednesday, June 17th at 11:30 a.m. at the Pavilion.
For more information, please contact Pamela Dickinson at (269) 966-5600 ext. 33902

06/01/2026

MI - Branch County Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL ARTHUR WINTER

Deputy Sheriff Michael Winter succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was thrown from his horse while on a special detail at the Memorial Day Parade along West Chicago Street in Quincy, Michigan.

He suffered a severe head injury when something spooked the horse near the intersection of West Chicago Street and West Street, causing it to buck and throw him. He was flown to a hospital in Indiana where he was taken off of life support the following day so his organs could be donated.

Address

570 Marshall Road, Ste F
Coldwater, MI
49036

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

+15172794322

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