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Roscommon County, MI Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Roscommon County Veterans Services

Roscommon County Veterans Services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Roscommon

County veterans service contact for benefits and claims questions. Confirm representation and appointments directly.

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

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Getting help in Roscommon County

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Veterans in Roscommon County

The ACS estimates about 2,060, give or take 238 civilian veterans in Roscommon County.

Among Michigan's 83 counties and equivalents, Roscommon County ranks 48th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureRoscommon CountyMichiganUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating33 percent

above the Michigan share; above the national share.

24 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher10 percent

the same rounded estimate as the Michigan share; below the national share.

10 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Roscommon County number about 712, give or take 98; their 35 percent share is above Michigan's 29 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Roscommon County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Roscommon County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Roscommon County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureRoscommon CountyMichiganUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$43,902 ± $7,245$48,453 ± $466$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$32,078 ± $1,992$38,782 ± $167$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.3% ± 2.7 points7.9% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over43.2% ± 6.3 points31.8% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6442.1% ± 11.4 points70.9% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 643.7% ± 12.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over96.5% ± 1.8 points95.1% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over20.8% ± 4.8 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 slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 2,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Roscommon County

VA reports 749 veterans in Roscommon County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent187
30 to 40 percent85
50 to 60 percent105
70 to 90 percent218
100 percent154

FY2019: 650 recipients. Change to FY2025: +99.

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 Roscommon County

In 2025, lenders reported 66 VA-backed home loans out of 852 home loans made in Roscommon County (7.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $224,000.

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 933, give or take 174) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 283, give or take 98).

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

VA money in Roscommon County

VA reported about $20.8 million in compensation and pension spending and about $20.2 million in medical care spending in Roscommon County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Roscommon County is Battle Creek VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Battle Creek, MI, about 142 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Roscommon County is Great Lakes Bay Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Bay City, MI, about 63 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 113.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
21731 Spring St Union Grove, WI 53182
262-878-5660

About 207.7 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 Roscommon County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

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.

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 Roscommon 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 Roscommon County

  • Houghton Lake (unincorporated community): about 5,769 residents
  • St. Helen (unincorporated community): about 2,929 residents
  • Prudenville (unincorporated community): about 1,350 residents
  • Roscommon (village): about 1,118 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 Roscommon County

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Elizabeth Venema

Attorney · Shepherd · MI · About 49 miles away

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 53535

5.0 · 57 reviews · Firm rating

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Sarah Ostahowski

Attorney · Claire · MI · About 27 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 22166

4.8 · 51 reviews · Firm rating

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Ryan Kaiser

Attorney · Midland · MI · About 49 miles away

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 48530

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Karen Starr

Claims agent · Grand Rapids · MI · About 102 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 102 miles away

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52707

4.7 · 23 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Michigan

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