Mission

The mission of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is to assist veterans and their dependents and survivors in obtaining the benefits they are entitled to under the laws of the United States, and the State of Illinois or any other governmental agency, through its forty-three Veterans' Services Offices located statewide; to evaluate and approve veterans' education and training programs available at colleges, universities and vocational training centers in Illinois, to provide skilled nursing and domiciliary care for eligible veterans; and administer State grants and benefits to eligible Illinois veterans.

Duties

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs aims to assist veterans with any needs they may have. It offers assistance with federal VA claims as well as questions about the following: educational benefits, pension and compensation awards, health and hospital services, financial assistance programs, and insurance.

In addition, IDVA serves as a liaison to the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs and other federal agencies that provide programs for veterans, including educational institutions, county officials, funeral directors and employment service personnel.