The Veterans Service Commission exercises extreme care in determining those individuals who are helped, reduced, or denied to assure that no person entitled is inadvertently denied temporary financial assistance.  The law governing the Commission is Section 5901.01 through 5901.15 of the Ohio Revised Code, which designates those persons who are entitled financial assistance.  The law is designed to help those persons who have served their country honorably and well, and are now in need of public assistance.  It is to this end that the Veterans Service Commission devotes a major portion of its resources.

 The entire  income and net worth for a household is considered in allowing for financial assistance.  If the total monthly income exceeds the budget, no financial assistance can be administered.  If the applicant's income from other sources (such as ADC, GA, sick benefits, Social Security, VA payments, wages, etc.) is less than the budget amount, then the family may be provided with financial assistance.

 All applicants for financial assistance who are physically capable of working must actively be seeking employment.  Ordinarily, this condition is met by proof of registration with the Darke County Job and Family Services, Jobs Division.

 If an applicant is incapable of working due to a physical or mental disability, refusal to cooperate in providing proof if the incapacity may result in a denial of financial assistance until such proof is provided.

 If it is determined that an applicant for financial assistance has a major problem with drugs or alcohol, he or she will be referred to another agency who deals with treatment and rehabilitation as appropriate.

 ** Financial assistance is temporary and should never be construed as a pension or compensation benefit. **