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Montmorency County, MI Veterans Service Office (VSO)

Find veterans benefits contacts for Montmorency County, Michigan.

Offices for Montmorency County

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Getting help in Montmorency County

Montmorency County Veterans Services appears in this guide. Call the provider to confirm the type of claims help, current appointment and meeting location.

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Veterans in Montmorency County

The ACS estimates about 782, give or take 98 civilian veterans in Montmorency County.

Among Michigan's 83 counties and equivalents, Montmorency County ranks 76th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureMontmorency CountyMichiganUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating39 percent

above the Michigan share; above the national share.

24 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher18 percent

above the Michigan share; above the national share.

10 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Montmorency County number about 289, give or take 50; their 37 percent share is above Michigan's 29 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 3 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Montmorency County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Montmorency County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Montmorency County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureMontmorency CountyMichiganUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$40,030 ± $6,783$48,453 ± $466$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$30,195 ± $1,989$38,782 ± $167$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over10.1% ± 5.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over43.7% ± 6.6 points31.8% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6453.5% ± 13.2 points70.9% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 26.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over91.4% ± 4.5 points95.1% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over8.7% ± 2.9 points24.1% ± 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 fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Montmorency County

VA reports 386 veterans in Montmorency County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent82
30 to 40 percent43
50 to 60 percent54
70 to 90 percent128
100 percent79

FY2019: 266 recipients. Change to FY2025: +120.

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 Montmorency County

In 2025, lenders reported 32 VA-backed home loans out of 316 home loans made in Montmorency County (10.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $243,000.

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 474, give or take 83) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 75, give or take 28).

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

VA money in Montmorency County

VA reported about $11.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $10.0 million in medical care spending in Montmorency County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Montmorency County is Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Ann Arbor, MI, about 190 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Montmorency County is Great Lakes Bay Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Bay City, MI, about 102 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Detroit RO (station 329); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Great Lakes National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
4200 Belford Road Holly, MI 48442
248-328-0386

About 151.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
N2665 Hwy QQ King, WI 54946
715-256-5000

About 250.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Montmorency County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Montmorency 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, Michigan Balance of State CoC counted 54 veterans experiencing homelessness (39 sheltered, 15 unsheltered).

MI-500 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 51 veterans for the 2019 comparison. This CoC includes areas that merged after 2019.

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 Aleda E. Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 989-497-2500. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Montmorency 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)

Veterans treatment courts in Montmorency County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Montmorency County as of December 31, 2025.

These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).

Cities and towns in Montmorency County

  • Lewiston (unincorporated community): about 1,201 residents
  • Hillman (village): about 812 residents
  • Atlanta (unincorporated community): about 758 residents
  • Canada Creek Ranch (unincorporated community): about 381 residents

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)

Michigan benefits

Eligible Michigan veterans receiving benefits at the 100 percent permanent and total rate can request a property tax exemption.

Eligible children of veterans receiving benefits at the permanent and total rate may receive Michigan undergraduate tuition assistance.

See every Michigan 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

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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 Montmorency County

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Karen Starr

Claims agent · Grand Rapids · MI · About 155 miles away

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 26678

4.4 · 26 reviews · Firm rating

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Brittany VanDam

Attorney · Grand Rapids · MI · About 155 miles away

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52707

4.7 · 23 reviews · Firm rating

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Michael Viterna

Attorney · Belleville · MI · About 194 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10216

5.0 · 5 reviews · Firm rating

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Gregory Hodge

Attorney · Grand Rapids · MI · About 155 miles away

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 17574

4.7 · 23 reviews · Firm rating

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James Fausone

Attorney · Northville · MI · About 194 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10213

4.0 · 23 reviews · Firm rating

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