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Veterans Services

Ron Epplin
Moffat County Veterans Service Office
Craig, CO 81625
Phone: (970) 824-0384
Fax: (970) 824-7108
 
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm
Appointments arranged
After hours: Contact Ron Epplin - 970-457-7789

 

Mission Statement:

"Putting the Veteran First"
Our mission is rooted in the American Government's responsibility toward its Veterans, expressed by Abraham Lincoln: "To care for him who shall borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan."

Key Responsibilities:

To assist Moffat County veterans, their families and dependents based on their eligibility for VA benefits and care. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances and discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. Certain VA benefits require wartime service.

Services Provided:

  • Filing VA claims and appeals
  • Healthcare enrollment
  • Nursing home care
  • Disability compensation
  • Pension
  • Education and training
  • Vocational rehabilitation and employment
  • Home loan guarantees
  • Life insurance
  • Burial benefits
  • Headstones and markers
  • Survivor benefits
  • Replacement of military records, medals and awards
  • Employment Assistance

Biographical Information:

Ronald Epplin:

  • U.S. ARMY 1968 TO 1972

  • ENLISTED.. GRADUATED  S.F.05B20

  • O.C.S.  1968 TO 1969  FORT BENNING GA.

  • AIRBONE SCHOOL FORT BENNING GA.

  • SFOC FT BRAGG N.C. 6TH GROUP

  • RVN  RECON PLATOON LDR 

  • COMBAT COMPANY CMDR

  • INACTIVE RESERVE

     

 

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