Veterans Assistance Commission

Our Services

Provide Financial Assistance to Honorably discharged Veterans and their families as authorized under 330 Illinois Compiled Statutes 45, The Military Veterans Assistance Act. Financial eligibility guidelines are set at 130% of the Federal Poverty Guideline for a family unit.

Assistance with all US Department of Veterans Affairs claims and enrollments, i.e., disability compensation, non service-connected pension, Veterans Health Administration, survivor benefits

Rick Copple
Commission President

Chris Gutierrez
Vice President

John Albers
Secretary

Amanda Stewart
Treasurer

48 Star Casket Flag PFC Louis G Schneider

We have a 48 state flag on display in our office . It is the casket flag of US Army Private First Class Louis G Schneider of Nokomis.

PFC Schneider was killed in action on April 7, 1945 in Germany. Flag donated to the VAC by his family.

Agendas, Minutes & Reports

Member Veterans Service Organizations

American Legion Post 94, Nokomis
American Legion Post 153, Hillsboro
American Legion Post 299, Raymond
American Legion Post 425, Irving
American Legion Post 436, Litchfield
American Legion Post 701, Waggoner
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1306, Taylor Springs
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3912, Litchfield
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6628, Panama
AMVETS Post 16, Litchfield
Marine Corps League Detachment 1385, Litchfield