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Buffalo County Veteran Services

What to Know

Appointments

Office hourse are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome!

Goals of the Office

Click the link below to read the goals of the Buffalo County Veteran Service Office for fiscal year 2023-2024.

Our Goals

Veteran Services Info

About the Office

The County Veterans' Service Office was created by the State statute to assist veterans and their dependents in times of need and to obtain the benefits earned by their honorable service to the United States.

The Veterans' Service Officer serves under the direction of the Veterans' Service Committee and is appointed by the Board of Commissioners.

Matthew Starkey

Veteran Services Officer

PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848
308.236.1253
308.233.3657
veterans@buffalocounty.ne.gov
Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Mission Statement

The Buffalo County Veteran Service Office exists to aid and assist all Buffalo County veterans and their families in obtaining federal, state, and county veteran benefits.

Memberships

  • American Legion
  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)
  • County Veterans’ Service Officer Association of Nebraska
  • National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

Frequently Provided Services

  • VA Disability Compensation
  • County & State Veterans' Aid
  • Homestead Exemption  
  • VA Loan Guaranty
  • DD 214's & Military Records
  • VA Healthcare
  • Applications for Nebraska Veterans Homes
  • VA Aid & Attendance 
  • Nebraska Game & Parks Permits for Veterans
  • Nebraska Veteran Honor License Plates 
  • And many, many more