Clinton Langreck
Service Officer

517 Court Street
Room 304
Neillsville, WI 54456

Phone: 715-743-5160

Mission Statement: Advise persons living in the county who served in the U.S. Armed Forces regarding any benefits to which they may be entitled or any complaint or problem arising out of such service and render to them and their dependents all possible assistance.

The essential accountabilities of the Veterans Service Office include but are not limited to:

Advise clients regarding state and federal benefits and claim decisions by appropriate boards, agencies and courts; explain laws, regulations and codes that affect veterans, explain veterans rights, responsibilities; and claim documentation. Researches applicable state and federal laws, regulations, codes, court decisions to develop effective arguments for benefit claims.

Interview clients regarding their financial, social, military and psychological history and status.

Compile personal information and assesses merits of benefit claims and applicability of information to claims. Counsels and advises clients regarding financial and educational assistance, medical services, emergency shelter, vocational adjustment, mental health service and mortuary affairs.

Assists clients in completing forms, obtaining documentation and performs analysis of claims and decisions by federal and state veteran administrations.

"We are dealing with veterans, not procedures, with their problems, not ours."