Find veterans benefits contacts for Decatur County, Indiana.
Decatur County Veterans Service Office
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Decatur County. Physical office: Greensburg, Decatur County.
315 S. Ireland St., Suite B, Greensburg, IN 47240Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday - By Appt. Only
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Bartholomew County, Brown County, Clark County, Decatur County, Dearborn County, Floyd County, Franklin County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Jennings County, Johnson County, Monroe County, Ohio County, Ripley County, Scott County, Switzerland County, Washington County.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 1,390, give or take 242 civilian veterans in Decatur County.
Among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents, Decatur County ranks 62nd by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Decatur County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 14 percent below the Indiana share; below the national share. | 27 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Decatur County has about 308, give or take 87 veterans 75 and older, making up 22 percent of its veterans compared with 26 percent in Indiana.
Veterans under 35 account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Decatur County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 12 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Decatur County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Decatur County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $50,243 ± $9,773 | $48,849 ± $522 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $40,463 ± $1,800 | $39,059 ± $236 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 8.8% ± 6.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 23.9% ± 6.4 points | 31.6% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 82.9% ± 13.4 points | 75.7% ± 0.9 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 0.0% ± 6.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 94.5% ± 3.4 points | 94.7% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 14.0% ± 8.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 1,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 374 veterans in Decatur County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 115 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 54 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 57 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 94 |
| 100 percent | 54 |
FY2019: 329 recipients. Change to FY2025: +45.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 55 VA-backed home loans out of 685 home loans made in Decatur County (8.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $272,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 377, give or take 106) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 337, give or take 135).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $7.9 million in compensation and pension spending and about $10.4 million in medical care spending in Decatur County for FY2025.
Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1481 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2884
New-patient wait for mental health: 36 days (VA, as of August 22, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 5 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 49 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Shelbyville VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2158 Intelliplex Drive, Suite 200, Shelbyville, IN 46176-8848
New-patient wait for primary care: 21 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 23 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Cincinnati Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
615 Elsinore Place, 200A, Cincinnati, OH 45202
about 55 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Indianapolis VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
575 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
about 48 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
Outside Indiana, in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Decatur County's second-nearest medical center, about 54 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Decatur County is Indianapolis Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 57 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Dayton National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
4400 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428
937-268-2221
About 72.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex (opens in a new tab)
725 W 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-916-5460
About 50.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220
About 38.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Indiana Balance of State CoC counted 252 veterans experiencing homelessness (200 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).
IN-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 303 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 317-554-0000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Indiana veterans rated 100 percent can deduct 100 percent of assessed homestead value when an eligible nonprofit donated the home.
Eligible children of Indiana wartime veterans with service-connected disability can receive tuition and fee exemptions for up to 124 credits at state universities.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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