Veterans Resources
Trusted local, state and national help for veterans and their families in East Palestine and Columbiana County.
Crisis & Emergency
If you or a veteran you know is in danger, call 911. For a crisis, confidential support is free, 24/7, and you don’t have to be enrolled in VA care.
Buddy Check
A simple call to a fellow veteran can save a life. The American Legion’s Buddy Check program encourages members to reach out to each other regularly.
Local Help: Columbiana County
Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission
Free help with VA claims, emergency financial assistance and rides to VA appointments.
(330) 424-72147989 Dickey Drive, Suite 1
Lisbon, OH 44432
(County Government Services Building, Dickey Dr. off Saltwell Rd./Rt. 45)
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Call for an appointment.
Rides to VA Appointments
The VSC offers transportation to the Cleveland VA Medical Center (Mon–Fri) and the Youngstown VA Clinic (Wednesdays), from pickup points in Calcutta, East Liverpool, Lisbon and Salem. Eligible veterans must reserve in advance.
(330) 424-7214VA Health Care Near Us
Benefits & Claims Help
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability compensation, pension and other benefits.
1-800-827-1000Ohio Department of Veterans Services
State benefits, Ohio veteran ID, bonuses and more.
1-877-OHIO-VET (644-6838)American Legion Service Officers
Accredited Legion service officers help veterans and families with VA claims at no cost.
VA Disability Compensation Pay Rates
Effective December 1, 2025
10% – 20% Disability Rating
| Rating | Monthly Payment |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
At 10%–20% the rate does not increase for dependents.
30% – 100% Disability Rating (Basic Monthly Rates)
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $552.47 | $795.84 | $1,132.90 | $1,435.02 | $1,808.45 | $2,102.15 | $2,362.30 | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse | $617.47 | $882.84 | $1,241.90 | $1,566.02 | $1,961.45 | $2,277.15 | $2,559.30 | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse and 1 parent | $669.47 | $952.84 | $1,329.90 | $1,671.02 | $2,084.45 | $2,417.15 | $2,717.30 | $4,334.41 |
| With spouse and 2 parents | $721.47 | $1,022.84 | $1,417.90 | $1,776.02 | $2,207.45 | $2,557.15 | $2,875.30 | $4,510.65 |
| With 1 parent | $604.47 | $865.84 | $1,220.90 | $1,540.02 | $1,931.45 | $2,242.15 | $2,520.30 | $4,114.82 |
| With 2 parents | $656.47 | $935.84 | $1,308.90 | $1,645.02 | $2,054.45 | $2,382.15 | $2,678.30 | $4,291.06 |
| With 1 child only (no spouse or parents) | $596.47 | $853.84 | $1,205.90 | $1,523.02 | $1,910.45 | $2,219.15 | $2,494.30 | $4,085.43 |
| With 1 child and spouse | $666.47 | $947.84 | $1,322.90 | $1,663.02 | $2,074.45 | $2,406.15 | $2,704.30 | $4,318.99 |
| With 1 child, spouse and 1 parent | $718.47 | $1,017.84 | $1,410.90 | $1,768.02 | $2,197.45 | $2,546.15 | $2,862.30 | $4,495.23 |
| With 1 child, spouse and 2 parents | $770.47 | $1,087.84 | $1,498.90 | $1,873.02 | $2,320.45 | $2,686.15 | $3,020.30 | $4,671.47 |
| With 1 child and 1 parent | $648.47 | $923.84 | $1,293.90 | $1,628.02 | $2,033.45 | $2,359.15 | $2,652.30 | $4,261.67 |
| With 1 child and 2 parents | $700.47 | $993.84 | $1,381.90 | $1,733.02 | $2,156.45 | $2,499.15 | $2,810.30 | $4,437.91 |
Rates shown are VA’s basic monthly rates. Additional amounts apply for more children, a spouse receiving Aid and Attendance, etc. See the full official tables at VA.gov – Veteran Compensation Rates.
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Rates effective December 1, 2025, from VA.gov, last checked October 23, 2026.
American Legion Programs & Family
Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA)
One-time, non-repayable cash grants to help eligible Legion members and active-duty service members meet the basic needs of their minor children. Applications start at the local post, so contact Post 31.
The American Legion Family
Join the Legion, the Auxiliary, the Sons of The American Legion (SAL) or the American Legion Riders and serve alongside us.
Burial & Memorial Benefits
VA Burial Benefits
Headstones, markers, Presidential Memorial Certificates, burial allowances and pre-need eligibility.
1-800-535-1117Jobs, Education & Housing
OhioMeansJobs for Veterans
Job search help, licensing info and priority of service at OhioMeansJobs centers.