The Office of Veterans Affairs staff provides: services and assistance to military veterans and their dependents.  This ongoing federal program is the operational responsibility of the County's Human Services Department so that eligibility determination for veterans and social programs is a coordinated function.  This general fund program is managed by community volunteers whose operating expenses are reimbursed through the state of Colorado.

What's New

 

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DC Office of Veterans Affairs Going Green (Paperless)

The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs is coming close to that goal. Well, not totally paperless, but lots less paper.

In 2009, the Office of Veterans Affairs acquired a software program for use with our computers called VetraSpec. One of the promises with the software purchase, was that in the future we would be able to submit a veteran’s application forms electronically to the VA. So far the VA has not accepted this, although they accept electronic signatures.

Our use of VetraSpec when processing claims is allowing us to close in on that paperless goal.

The process begins with the entry of client information; names, etc. This information is necessary as it is used to populate forms, relieving us of reentry of that data on each form. The program has an extensive catalogue of VA forms. We select the form needed and call it up. When it appears on screen it is populated with the client’s name and other identifying data.

We then fill out the form and save it. It is saved electronically in the client’s file. Forms can be edited and printed.

We also have the capability to capture related documents such as DD-214s; they are scanned and uploaded to the client file. They cannot be edited, but can be read on screen and can be printed.

With all forms completed and related documents scanned and uploaded to the server, there is no need for a paper file. We no longer file any papers for a client! Some claims generate 20-30 pages, paper we no longer copy and store.

We still print forms, remember the VA requires a paper submission. We also print one copy of all forms for the veteran’s personal record.

Going paperless, going green has saved us the cost of paper, copy machine charges, and storage cabinets/files. Also, we no longer are file clerks, maintaining file drawers full of paper.

For questions or additional information please contact the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs at 303.688.4825 Ext. 5359.

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Supporting Combat Veterans

If you have served in any combat zone, Vet Centers are in your community to help you and your family with readjustment counseling and outreach services. Staffed by small multi-disciplinary teams of dedicated providers, many of which are combat Veterans themselves, we strive to help you make a successful transition.

• The majority of our staff are Veterans, with more than 50% having served in combat
• Over 1/3 of our staff are combat Veterans who served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan

 

Our Centers offer a wide range of services to help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. You've earned these benefits and there is no cost to you or your family members. Services include -

• individual & group counseling
• marital and family counseling
• bereavement counseling
• medical & benefits referrals
• employment counseling
• More Services... 

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Celebrate America's Freedoms

Celebrating America’s Freedoms is a collection of stories about some of America’s most beloved customs and national symbols. The collection includes a variety of topics for researching or planning activities for national observances such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day.

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Veterans Invited For Classroom Visits

The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs would like to assemble a list of Douglas County Veterans willing to go into the classroom and share stories of their service to our Country. 

Students will experience the historical perspective Veterans will bring into the classroom – through the stories told and the memorabilia shared. Contact the Douglas County Officer of Veterans Affairs at 303-688-4825, extension # 5359 and should you need to leave a message, please leave your name and contact information. 

The Office of Veterans Affairs staff provides services and assistance to military veterans and their dependents.  This ongoing federal program is the operational responsibility of the County’s Human Services Department so that eligibility determination for veterans and social programs are coordinated functions.  This general fund program is managed by community volunteers whose operating expenses are reimbursed through the State of Colorado. For more information on the Douglas County Office of Veteran Affairs at 303-688-4825 ext 5359.

If you are interested please fill out the Registration Form and submit back to us.

If you have problems opening the above Registration Form, please print the Registration Form (word format) out and fax it to 303-814-0923 or mail it directly to the Office of Veterans Affairs, 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109.