Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Dane County, Wisconsin.
Dane County has the 2nd largest veteran population among Wisconsin's 72 counties, based on ACS estimates. The county’s largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, with about 6,720 veterans, give or take 621. If you have questions about Agent Orange, exposure depends on where and when you served. For free claims help, contact the Dane County veterans service office in Madison and confirm that an accredited VSO representative is available, along with office hours and the meeting place. WDVA veteran benefits help can answer questions about Wisconsin benefits or give you the current county or tribal service officer contact. Nearby VA locations include William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital, 1 mile away, and Madison Vet Center, 4 miles away. These are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances.
Wisconsin County Veterans Service Officers
County service officer roster lists Dan Connery. Call to confirm claims help, schedule and location.
Area served: Dane County.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Wisconsin directory.
Wisconsin directs veterans to county or tribal veterans service officers. The county roster lists a contact; call to confirm claims help, office hours and the meeting place.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 19,800, give or take 962 civilian veterans in Dane County.
By ACS estimates, Dane County has the 2nd largest veteran population among Wisconsin's 72 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 26 percent the same rounded estimate as the Wisconsin share; below the national share. | 26 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 10 percent above the Wisconsin share; below the national share. | 9 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Dane County number about 6,310, give or take 381; their 32 percent share is above Wisconsin's 29 percent.
Veterans under 35 in Dane County number about 1,750, give or take 346; their 9 percent share is above Wisconsin's 7 percent.
Women veterans in Dane County number about 1,790, give or take 434; their 9 percent share is above Wisconsin's 8 percent.
| Measure | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $60,743 ± $2,002 | $52,181 ± $597 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $51,437 ± $786 | $43,722 ± $273 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 5.3% ± 1.3 points | 6.5% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 25.8% ± 2.6 points | 28.1% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 76.5% ± 1.8 points | 76.7% ± 0.9 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.8% ± 1.2 points | 3.3% ± 0.4 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 97.4% ± 0.7 points | 95.6% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 44.1% ± 2.7 points | 25.8% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 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: about 19,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 22,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 6,131 veterans in Dane County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,551 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 879 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 816 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 1,587 |
| 100 percent | 1,298 |
FY2019: 5,042 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,089.
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 338 VA-backed home loans out of 16,275 home loans made in Dane County (2.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $430,000.
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 6,720, give or take 621) and post-9/11 only (about 3,490, give or take 434).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $139.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $193.5 million in medical care spending in Dane County for FY2025.
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab)
2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705-2254
New-patient wait for mental health: 53 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 21 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 1 mile in a straight line from the county center.
Madison West VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1 Science Court, Madison, WI 53711-1055
New-patient wait for primary care: 29 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 3 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Madison Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1291 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
about 4 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Milwaukee VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
5400 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53214
about 73 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Dane County is Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Milwaukee, WI, about 73 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Outside Wisconsin, in Rockford, IL, Rockford Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Dane County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 58 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Milwaukee RO (station 330); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Rock Island National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
Rock Island Arsenal, Building 118 Rock Island, IL 61299
309-784-0000
About 121.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Fort Sheridan National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
Vattman Road Fort Sheridan, IL 60037
224-610-7296
About 99.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
21731 Spring St Union Grove, WI 53182
262-878-5660
About 72.1 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, Madison/Dane County CoC counted 46 veterans experiencing homelessness (42 sheltered, 4 unsheltered).
WI-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 38 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 William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab), 608-256-1901. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Dane 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).
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)
Eligible Wisconsin veterans rated 100 percent or individually unemployable can claim a state income tax credit for property taxes paid on their principal dwelling.
Wisconsin waives public college tuition and segregated fees for qualifying dependents of veterans rated at least 30 percent, for eight semesters or 128 credits.
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. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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