The Veterans Service Commission (formerly known as the Soldiers Relief Commission) was established on May 19, 1886, for the purpose of assisting Honorably Discharged Veterans and their minor children, spouse, and widows, who have met with an unexpected hardship resulting from lack of employment, illness or injury.

While the Veterans Service Commission is not funded by, or associated with the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs, our Service Department assists veterans and their families with VA claims. 

The Veterans Service Commission does not take applications over the phone and will never call you to solicit any personal information such as Social Security number, VA claim number, or date of birth.  Do not give any of your personal information to anyone who calls you claiming to represent any agency.

The Veterans Service Commission is legislated by the State of Ohio and funded by Cuyahoga County property taxes.

Each of the 88 Veterans Service Commissions in the State of Ohio has a board of five Commissioners created under the Ohio Revised Code, ORC 5901, who administer the programs for their respective counties.

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