Serving Our Veterans with Compassion and Clarity

Contact & Visit Information

Veterans Affairs Officer / Community Outreach: Jesus Segura
Phone: (847) 455‑8616 Ext. 5111
Email: jsegura@leydentownship.com
Office Address: 2501 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM (Closed weekends)
Appointment Info: Appointments encouraged for in-person support, contact the VSO.

Services Overview

Veterans Benefits & Programs

- VA Housing Support
- VA Compensation & Pension
- VA Healthcare and Pharmacy
- Federal/State Education & Training benefits
- Federal/State Employment benefits
- Women Veterans Resources
- Illinois State Veteran Bonuses
- Federal/State Burial benefits
- Camp/Fishing/Hunting Permits (Illinois)

Identity & Records

- Military Service / DD‑214 / Service Records
- Illinois Driver’s License Veteran Designation
- Military/Disabled Veteran License Plates

Local Tax & Exemptions

- Cook County Returning Veterans or Veterans with Disabilities Homeowner’s Tax Exemptions

Appeals Support

- Representation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims

Forms & Resources

• Request Certified DD‑214 / Military Records:
  •  Military discharge documentation request
• Apply for Property Tax Exemptions:
  • Veterans with Disabilities Exemption details and application
  • Returning Veterans exemption
  • World War II exemption
• Obtain State Veteran Designations & Permits:
  •  Veterans Driver’s License and ID sticker guidance (Illinois)
  •  Free camping, fishing, and hunting permits for disabled veterans (IDVA)
• Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County