Livingston County Veteran Services

06/01/2026

Every year, the Livingston County United Way collects Day of Caring worksite proposals from local residents, seniors, schools, churches, and disabled veterans. These projects often include minor household repairs, cleaning, and yard work that the homeowner is unable to do on their own.
Anyone can recommend a worksite and you are encouraged to apply on behalf of a neighbor or friend who could use a little extra help.
Worksite requests are due June 15, 2026.
To register a worksite request, please visit:
https://livingstoncountyunitedway.org/day-of-caring/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave everything for our nation.
Their courage, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.
Today isn’t about celebration—it's about reflection. It’s about honoring the heroes who did not come home, supporting the families who carry their legacy, and ensuring their stories continue to inspire future generations.
As we gather with our communities here in Livingston County, let us each take a moment to honor their memory, speak their names, and recommit ourselves to the values they stood for.
We remember. We honor. We are grateful!

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

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05/14/2026

FILE YOUR INTENT FOR EARLIER CLAIM DATE
Submitting an intent to file - or ITF - gives you one year to submit your claim and keep the date you submitted an ITF as the effective date for your benefits. That could mean up to one-year retroactive benefits.

Did you know you may be able to lock in an earlier start date for your VA benefits?For example, if you submit an intent to file in January, file your claim i...

05/12/2026

Announcement: LCVS Expanded Transportation Services

We recently received a great question about whether our expanded transportation services apply to spouses of deceased veterans or to family members when the veteran is not riding. The answer is yes.

We proudly provide transportation for:
• Spouses of veterans, including widows of deceased veterans
• Dependent children of veterans

These services are available even when the veteran is not riding. We simply need to verify the veteran’s discharge status with a DD214.

Examples of eligible situations include:
• A spouse or children needing a ride to the grocery store while the veteran is at work
• A one vehicle household where the veteran uses the car for work and the spouse needs transportation to their workplace

All services remain subject to driver availability.

Driver Hours:
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

05/11/2026

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05/08/2026

This week, we proudly celebrate Public Service Recognition Week and this year, we do so with exceptional pride. Nationally accredited Veteran Service Officers across the country have reached historic milestones, delivered services at unprecedented scale, and demonstrated what unwavering commitment to Veterans truly looks like.
VSOs, your dedication, expertise, and professionalism change lives. You are the reason Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors receive the benefits and support they have earned. And this year, you didn’t just accomplish the mission, you set a new standard for excellence in public service.