vet logoWelcome to the DeKalb County Veterans' Service Office

Ronda Hunkler, Director

Branden Lee, Deputy

Hours: MON, TUE, THUR & FRI 8:00AM to 4:00PM by appointment only.

Wednesday’s are walk in’s, first come/first serve, from 8:00AM to 12:00PM.

Walk In’s that arrive during appointment days/hours will be seen on a first come/first serve basis and not until scheduled appointments have concluded. NOTE: If you walk-in, there is a high likelihood that you may not be able to be seen that day due to previously scheduled appointments.


The DeKalb County Veteran’s Service Office (VSO) provides Veterans and their families assistance with filing for and receiving their military service benefits. These benefits include, VA disability compensation, Veterans & Widows pensions, education benefits, Aid & Attendance for assisted living & nursing home care, funeral & burial expenses, gravesite memorials, VA Healthcare, claim appeals, Veteran’s property tax deductions, military records requests, specialty license plates, and allowances for adaptive housing/automotive needs.  

The DeKalb County VSO maintains a network of local and regional Veteran support services with nonprofit organizations, donors, support groups, and volunteers.

The VSO team attends regular training, conferences, and meetings to stay updated and connected with the latest VA and Veteran related policies, laws, and regulations. The DeKalb County VSO is nationally accredited through the American Legion and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. We have over 32 years of combined Military and VSO experience to assist Veterans and their families with any military service benefit needs.