Veterans

Overview

The Veterans Affairs office serves as a guide for veterans in Lafayette County. The Veterans Affairs Officer helps veterans get into the VA system, and claim compensations for service-related injuries. Appointments are required to visit the Veterans Affairs office.

Filing a claim

In order to file a claim for compensation, the claimant must have at least 90 days of active service and received their injuries as a result of their service. Veterans wishing to file a claim need to simply bring their DD 214 with them to the Veterans Affairs office during office hours.

Office Hours are listed below, appointments are not required but are available if you’d like to make one.

Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Department: Veterans Affairs
Address: 1301 Monroe Avenue, Suite 107, Oxford, MS 38655
Telephone: (662) 236-3111
Email: rbarber@lafayettecoms.com

Relocating? Here are resources to make your transition easier: Veteran Information – Relocation