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Sheridan County, MT Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Sheridan County, Montana.

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Getting help in Sheridan County

Montana MVAD lists nine service offices but does not assign counties on its current contact page. Ask MVAD which office can help with this county and confirm the appointment and location.

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Veterans in Sheridan County

The ACS estimates about 144, give or take 45 civilian veterans in Sheridan County.

Among Montana's 56 counties and equivalents, Sheridan County ranks 43rd by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureSheridan CountyMontanaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating17 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Sheridan County number about 54, give or take 22; their 38 percent share is above Montana's 25 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 1 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Sheridan County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

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

Income, work and education in Sheridan County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureSheridan CountyMontanaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$60,000 ± $25,097$49,430 ± $1,076$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$33,577 ± $2,506$38,147 ± $393$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over1.5% ± 8.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over34.8% ± 19.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64Sample too small to reportNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64Sample too small to reportNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.2% ± 4.1 points96.7% ± 0.6 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over28.0% ± 19.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot 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 fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Sheridan County

VA reports 68 veterans in Sheridan County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent19
30 to 40 percentNot published
50 to 60 percent13
70 to 90 percent17
100 percentNot published

FY2019: 37 recipients. Change to FY2025: +31.

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 Sheridan County

In 2025, lenders reported 5 VA-backed home loans out of 43 home loans made in Sheridan County (11.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $185,000.

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 84, give or take 30) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 29, give or take 21; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

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

VA money in Sheridan County

VA reported about $1.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $1.2 million in medical care spending in Sheridan County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Montana, in Fort Meade, SD, Fort Meade VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Sheridan County's second-nearest medical center, about 301 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside Montana, in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Sheridan County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 218 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Fort Harrison RO (station 436); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Yellowstone National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
55 Buffalo Trail Road Laurel, MT 59044
406-647-2746

About 287.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Miles City (opens in a new tab)
Hwy 59 and Cemetery Rd Miles City, MT 59301
406-218-2945

About 171.6 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.

Cleanup and former military sites in Sheridan County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Sheridan 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, Montana Statewide CoC counted 168 veterans experiencing homelessness (113 sheltered, 55 unsheltered).

MT-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 205 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 Sheridan VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 307-672-3473. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Sheridan 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 Sheridan County

  • Plentywood (city): about 1,654 residents
  • Westby (town): about 290 residents
  • Medicine Lake (town): about 213 residents
  • Outlook (town): about 51 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Homestead (unincorporated community): about 27 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
More places (3)
  • Reserve (unincorporated community): about 19 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Redstone (unincorporated community): about 4 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Antelope (unincorporated community): about 0 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)

Montana benefits

For tax year 2027, qualifying Montana veterans rated 100 percent service-connected can receive property tax relief.

Montana operates 3 state veterans homes.

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Get ready for your appointment

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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 Sheridan County

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Jon McCarty

Attorney · Great Falls · MT · About 329 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 22144

4.9 · 27 reviews · Firm rating

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Joseph Norena

Attorney · Bozeman · MT · About 381 miles away

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 49627

4.0 · 8 reviews · Firm rating

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Trevor Fonseth

Attorney · Great Falls · MT · About 329 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57337

4.9 · 27 reviews · Firm rating

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Brittney Mada

Attorney · Billings · MT · About 259 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 55903

3.0 · 12 reviews · Firm rating

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