Veterans
Veterans whose clothing has been damaged by a prosthetic or orthopedic device (such as a wheelchair), or by medication used for a skin condition, may qualify for a yearly clothing allowance.This benefit provides financial assistance to help replace damaged clothing. The current annual allowance is $968.52.
Applications can be completed at Hines VA Hospital. If forms are not available, you may request copies.
Hines VA Hospital
5000 5th Avenue, Building 228
Hines, IL 60141
Phone: 708-202-8387 | Fax: 708-202-8221
Other Veteran Benefits & Resources
Eligibility Matrix
View Benefits by Disability Rating
Veteran ID Card
Apply for a Veteran ID Card
Compensation & Exams
Learn About Claim Exams
Benefit Rates
View Current Rates
Military Records
NPRC Customer Service Line:
(314) 801-0800
Request Records Online
More Veteran Benefits & Resources
Survivors Pension Benefits
View Survivors Pension Benefit Rates
Veterans Pension
Check Eligibility for Veterans Pension
VA Benefits Reference System (WARMS)
Browse VA Benefits and Resources
VA Healthcare Enrollment
Apply for VA Healthcare Online
Service-Connected Veterans Property Tax Exemption
For assistance with property tax exemptions for service-connected veterans,
contact one of the Cook County Assessor’s Office locations below:
Markham
16501 S. Kedzie Ave., Suite 237
Markham, IL 60426
(312) 443-7550
Bridgeview
10200 S. 76th Ave., Suite 237
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 974-6451
Skokie
5600 W. Old Orchard Rd., Suite 149
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 470-7237
Veteran Contacts
Not sure who to contact? Start with a Veteran Service Officer for help with benefits and applications.
Veteran Service Officer
Anthony Hernandez
Phone: (217) 836-1523
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other Veteran Benefits & Resources
- VA Benefit Eligibility Matrix:
View breakdown of service-connected ratings
Service-Connected Matrix that gives a breakdown of the service-connected ratings and VA services for each tier of disability percentage – VA Benefit Eligibility Matrix
Veteran ID Card – https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/
Compensation Info – Claim Exam Information – Compensation (va.gov)
Benefit Rates – Benefit Rates – Compensation (va.gov)
National Archives / Request Veteran Records. NPRC Customer Service Line: (314) 801-0800 – NARA | e-Vetrecs . (archives.gov)
Survivors Pension Benefits – 2023 VA Survivors Pension Benefit Rates | Veterans Affairs
Veteran Pension – Eligibility for Veterans Pension | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Web Automated Reference Material System (for all general info and direct links to benefit pages) – Web Automated Reference Material System Home (va.gov)
VA Healthcare Online Enrollment – VA health application online
