Where do I get my DD-214?

• Recorders office in your county – Polk County 515-286-3160
• Camp Dodge, if your home of record was Iowa – 515-242-0160
• If your home of record was another state: http://www.shgresources.com/agencies/veteranaffairs/ Click on your state and call the State Veteran Affairs Office.
• If you are unable to locate them at any of the above places you may request ones from National Archives Personal Records: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/standard-form-180.html This site will also tell you how to locate any of your other records that you may need a copy of.

What should I bring to your office for assistance?

• DD-214
• Picture ID
• Marriage License
• Birth Certificates
• Pay Stubs
• Electric and Water Bills
• Mortgage Payment Statement
• Unemployment application
• Food Stamp Information

Where do I get help filing a claim for service connected disability?

• If you live in Polk County – Polk County Veterans Affairs or go to the Federal Bldg on the 10th floor Room 1049 or you may contact any of the following service organizations.
  • American Legion – (515) 323-7532
  • DAV – (515) 323-7539
  • VFW – (515) 323-7546
  • Purple Heart – (515) 362-7356
  • VVA – (515) 323-7549
• All other counties please contact your County Veteran Affairs Office:

What is the Department of Veteran Affairs phone number in Des Moines?

• 1-800-827-1000 (this is the only number for this office)
  • When the recording starts press 1
  • Then press 0
  • When it asks for your parties 5 digit extension press 13301

How do I replace my medals?

• http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/public/awards-and-decorations.html

How do I get copies of my military or medical records?

• http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/public/faqs.html#3
• Go to #1 and #4 for military records.
• Go to #10 for medical/heath records.

My Dad needs to get into the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH). How do I do that?

• Call Polk County Veteran Affairs and ask for an application to the Iowa Veterans Home. http://www.state.ia.us/iavetshome/

How do I get into VA Hospital for prescriptions?

• Take your DD-214 to the hospital
• Fill out 1010EZ
• Complete a Means Test
• VA Hospital: (515) 699-5999
• http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp

Where do I get the form for school, filing a claim, burial or other benefits?

• http://www.va.gov/vaforms/

How do I find other federal veteran offices in another state?

• United States Department of Veterans Affairs http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp

Where do I call or go to get a military I.D. re-issued?

• Contact Sgt. 1st class Becky Velez at STARC Armory in Johnston, IA
• or call (515) 252-4413
• or 1-800-GO-GUARD.