Veteran Service Office
The Adams County Veterans Service Office (VSO) assists Adams County residents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, widows of Veterans, and Veteran dependents to obtain any and all Veterans Administration benefits for which they may be eligible.
All services provided by the Adams County Veteran Service Office are free of charge.
Contact
Veterans Service Officer
Drew Dixon
Ph: 720.523.2773
Em: veterans@adamscountyco.gov
Services and Resources for Adams County Veterans
The Adams County VSO provides support to Veterans and their dependents for claims including:
Veterans Benefits
Veterans Program
Burial Benefits
Adams County Veterans Service Office assists county residents with obtaining burial benefits for a veteran through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Compensational Claim Process
View the steps in the service-connected disability claims process.
Useful Resources for Veterans
Education Benefits
Learn more about education benefits for veterans or dependents.
Non-Service Connected Pension
Adams County can help eligible veterans file for non-service connected pensions.
Service-Connected Disability
Adams County can help eligible veterans file for Service–Connected Disability.
Survivor’s Benefits
Adams County can help eligible veterans file for Survivor Benefits.
VA Health Care Enrollment
The Adams County Veterans Service Office can assist Adams County veterans with enrolling in VA health care.
Priority of Service
Hire a Veteran
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Get Started with the Adams County VSO
Schedule an appointment with the Adams County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to get started and receive support. Appointments are required.
Please bring the following to your appointment:
- Discharge or separation papers (DD214 or equivalent)
- Medical records, including doctor and hospital reports, from non-VA facilities
Monthly Drop-In Hours for Veterans
Adams County VSO, in partnership with the Arapahoe VSO, are offering convenient walk-in times designed to better serve our veterans, survivors, dependents, and caregivers. Up to twice a month, excluding holidays and building closures, veterans can drop in between 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. at the following location(s):
Adams County Westminster office
11860 N Pecos St, Suite 2300, Westminster, CO 80234
November Drop-In Dates
Thursday, Nov. 5
Thursday, Nov. 19
Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be done virtually or in person. No appointments are required. Clients will need to bring proof of Colorado residency and DD-214 or other documentation showing “veteran” status.
Please note, drop-in services are available for veterans who live in Adams or Arapahoe County and are provided by an Arapahoe County VSO.
We look forward to supporting you!
Get Connected
Looking to get involved with the Adams County Veterans community?
Veterans Advisory Commission (VAC)
The Veterans Advisory Commission (VAC) gathers Veterans from within the county to help assess the challenges they face, open a dialogue, and propose solutions or partnerships for veterans living in the county. The commission works cooperatively with other county boards, councils, and staff with regard to policies, programs, and concerns relating to veterans’ interests and facilitates new working relationships with other agencies serving veterans within Adams County. The group also acts as an advisory commission to the Board of County Commissioners about Veteran issues within the county.
Veterans Memorial Story Wall
The Story Wall at the Adams County Veteran’s Memorial tell the story of our Adams County veterans through photographs, letters, telegraphs, and memories.
Veterans Memorial Sign Program
This program is intended to allow residents of Adams County who are family or friends of military veterans killed in the line of duty to request the dedication of a street in Adams County to the memory of their departed veterans.
Contact Human Services
Westminster – Main Location
Westminster, CO 80234
Brighton Workforce & Business Center
Brighton, CO 80601