County Veterans Service Office (CVSO)

The Clark County Veterans Service Office counsels, advises and assists military service veterans, veteran’s survivors and their dependents in obtaining benefits provided for them by County, State and Federal laws. Our staff receives training from the State of Indiana through the Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs (IDVA) and accreditation from the federal Veterans Administration (VA).

The Veterans Service Office offers a full range of free services:

Federal Benefit Applications

  • Service-Connected Disability Compensation
  • Veteran Non-Service Connected Pension
  • Wartime Veteran’s Survivor Pension
  • Dependency Indemnity Compensation
  • VA Healthcare Enrollment & Programs
  • Caregiver Support Assistance
  • Early Planning & Burial Benefits
  • Presumptive Claims
  • Education Benefits

State/County Benefit Applications

  • Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
  • Disabled Hoosier Veteran License Plates
  • Military Family Relief Fund
  • Golden Hoosier Passport
  • Indiana Veterans Home
  • Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery
  • Education Benefits and Tuition Exemptions
  • Peddlers, Vendors or Hawkers License
  • Resident Veteran Hunting & Fishing License
  • Vital Documents & Records Requests

Other Information

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Office Hours

  • Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. (Closed on state, federal, and national holidays.)
  • Walk-in Hours on Thursdays: No longer available after October 31, 2026. You can visit at any time to schedule an appointment for services requested. 

More Information

  • Property Tax Deductions: Completed at the Auditor's Office in the Clark County Government Center, Suite 106, anytime between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • Bring your VA Benefit Summary and Service Verification Letter or VA Tax Abatement Letter.
  • Surviving Spouses must show proof if the Deceased Veteran was receiving VA Compensation or had a Disability Rating prior to death.  (Stop by CVSO office if you are unsure or are not able to obtain this letter or document.)  

Office Changes

We are restructuring our office to better serve veterans and eligible spouses/dependents. After October 31, 2026, you will be able to visit or call the office for an appointment. You may leave a voicemail which will be returned in the order received. 
 
For claim(s) status and/or updates, go online via VA.gov (if you have established as account) or through the VA: Health and Benefits app. This includes confirming receipt after submission and checking periodically for updates, evidence requests, or decision letters. 
 
Call the VA benefits hotline at 1-800-827-1000, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. To 9:00 p.m. ET, if you need to speak with someone about status or have questions that aren't answered online. 
 
Use the VA's Virtual Appointment System (VERA) at va.my.site.com/VAVERA/s (or search "VERA VA" on VA.gov) to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with a VA representative if you need more detailed discussion or assistance with your claim. 

Please Note our New Office Location

County Veterans Service Office
Clark County Government Center
300 Corporate Dr Rm 101
Jeffersonville, IN 47130 

Ronnie Iglesias, CVSO
Phone 812.285.6345
Fax 812.280.5628
riglesias@clarkcounty.in.gov

Ashley Strange, CVSO
Phone 812.285.6345
Fax 812.280.5628
astrange@clarkcounty.in.gov

Jessica Blessing
Phone 812.285.6345
Fax 812.280.5628
jblessing@clarkcounty.in.gov 

 

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