The Veterans Affairs Commission provides assistance to Clay County veterans who were discharged under Honorable Conditions and/or their family members.

Emergency Assistance for qualifying veterans (pursuant to Iowa Code 250) with financial hardships.
 
Provide assistance to all veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits and other related programs or matters:

	VA Medical Care - Health care and medications
	Compensation - Monthly benefit for injury incurred or aggravated by service (No time limit)
	Pension - Income based financial assistance programs for veterans
	Housebound/Aid and Attendance - Additional benefit to pension based on health care needs
	Iowa Veterans Home and nursing home care
	Military Records - obtaining and upgrading
	Burial Benefits and Grave Markers
	Educational Benefits
	Home Loan Benefits

Maintain Grave Registrations for all persons who served in the military or navel forces of the United States whose mortal remains rest in Clay County, Iowa.