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Sullivan County, IN Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Sullivan County Veterans Service Office

Sullivan County Veterans Service Office

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Sullivan

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.

Area served: Sullivan County.

100 Courthouse Square, Sullivan, IN 47882

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Other offices serving Sullivan County

Southwest District Service Officer

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Indiana

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Area served: Clay County, Crawford County, Daviess County, Dubois County, Gibson County, Greene County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Martin County, Orange County, Owen County, Perry County, Pike County, Posey County, Spencer County, Sullivan County, Vanderburgh County, Vigo County, Warrick County.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

For statewide phone and remote help, see the Indiana directory.

Getting help in Sullivan County

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Veterans in Sullivan County

The ACS estimates about 1,300, give or take 211 civilian veterans in Sullivan County.

Among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents, Sullivan County ranks 66th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureSullivan CountyIndianaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating26 percent

below the Indiana share; below the national share.

27 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Sullivan County has about 235, give or take 66 veterans 75 and older, making up 18 percent of its veterans compared with 26 percent in Indiana.

Veterans under 35 account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Sullivan County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 13 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Sullivan County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Sullivan County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureSullivan CountyIndianaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$35,044 ± $6,634$48,849 ± $522$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$31,619 ± $1,318$39,059 ± $236$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over13.5% ± 6.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over33.1% ± 9.3 points31.6% ± 0.6 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6454.9% ± 14.1 points75.7% ± 0.9 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 641.5% ± 9.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.0% ± 3.5 points94.7% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over14.9% ± 6.2 points22.3% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

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 disability compensation in Sullivan County

VA reports 429 veterans in Sullivan County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent134
30 to 40 percent48
50 to 60 percent63
70 to 90 percent104
100 percent80

FY2019: 315 recipients. Change to FY2025: +114.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Sullivan County

In 2025, lenders reported 31 VA-backed home loans out of 443 home loans made in Sullivan County (7.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $229,000.

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).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 481, give or take 135) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 251, give or take 82).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Sullivan County

VA reported about $9.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $9.3 million in medical care spending in Sullivan County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Sullivan County is Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 81 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Sullivan County is Evansville Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Evansville, IN, about 76 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Danville National Cemetery, IL (opens in a new tab)
1900 E Main Street Danville, IL 61832
217-554-4550

About 72.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220

About 110.7 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.

Cleanup and former military sites in Sullivan County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Sullivan County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

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 Danville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 217-554-3000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Sullivan County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Sullivan County

  • Sullivan (city): about 4,252 residents
  • Shelburn (town): about 1,264 residents
  • Farmersburg (town): about 1,166 residents
  • Hymera (town): about 937 residents
  • Dugger (town): about 783 residents
More places (8)
  • Carlisle (town): about 726 residents
  • Merom (town): about 285 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • New Lebanon (unincorporated community): about 281 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Paxton (unincorporated community): about 269 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Fairbanks (unincorporated community): about 147 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Pleasantville (unincorporated community): about 127 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Graysville (unincorporated community): about 67 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Cass (unincorporated community): about 65 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

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.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Indiana benefits

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.

See every Indiana benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

Full appointment checklist

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Sullivan County

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Michael Slagle

Attorney · Terre Haute · IN · About 24 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61395

4.8 · 12 reviews

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Your state: Indiana

Lance Like

Attorney · Bloomington · IN · About 48 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 13167

4.9 · 41 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Michael Nasser

Attorney · Terre Haute · IN · About 24 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59052

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Your state: Indiana

Elizabeth Adams

Attorney · Bloomington · IN · About 48 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54346

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Your state: Indiana

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