Alcorn County Veterans Service Center

02/20/2026

The VA will continue collecting public comment on the rule but it “will not be enforced at any time in the future," VA Secretary Doug Collins said.

02/18/2026

An FYI for all of our Veterans that are getting ready to file or thinking about filing for an increase. The Department of Veterans Affairs has amended 38 CFR 4.10 to clarify how medication affects disability ratings. This amendment states that Veterans should be compensated for their actual level of functional impairment, and the effects of medication should not be discounted when evaluating their disability at the time of examination. This change is significant as it counters a line of court decisions that had previously allowed for higher ratings based on unmedicated conditions. The new rule is effective immediately and aims to ensure that disability evaluations reflect the actual impairment experienced by Veterans, not hypothetical assessments.

02/16/2026

County Offices will be closed Monday February 16th in observance of Presidents’ Day. And will reopen Tuesday February 17th with normal business hours..
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01/29/2026

•We will re-open today 1/29/2026 with a delayed opening of 10:00 AM.

• Friday 1/30/26 will be a delayed opening of 10:00 AM as well..

Be safe for everyone traveling! Call for assistance if unable to come in!

01/28/2026

Praying for everyone’s safety. We will be back as soon as possible.

12/11/2025

Our very own Ashley Burress! Congratulations on your one year work anniversary. Hoping there are many more! Great picture and article! I’m
So proud of you and the great work you’re doing!

A veteran who is working to help other veterans is marking her first work anniversary.

12/03/2025

ATTENTION VETERANS! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

• It is extremely helpful and important to have an ID.me or Login.gov account, if you don’t have one yet you can get help creating one ⬇️⬇️

• please feel free to share for other veterans!

11/26/2025

11/10/2025

Our office will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. We’re thankful for the brave men and women who have served our nation! We’ll be back and ready to assist you on Wednesday, November 12th 🇺🇸

08/29/2025

We're celebrating Labor Day this Monday, September 1st! 🇺🇸 Our office will be closed in observance of this important holiday, but we'll be back to serve you on Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend!

08/25/2025

Does VA pay for cremation or burial expenses?
VA does not pay for cremation directly. Any item or service obtained from a funeral home will be at the families' expense. Some Veterans' families may be entitled to a burial allowance

Can I be buried in a National Cemetery if I’m cremated?
Yes, either in ground or above ground placement is available, depending on the cemetery.

Can my spouse be buried with me in a VA National Cemetery?
Yes. However spousal benefits do not apply if the Veteran is buried in a private cemetery.

Plan Today. Honor Forever. Visit cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families/

07/25/2025

Free food for Veterans!