How do I contact the Shelby County veterans affairs office?

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs serves Shelby County, Illinois. Call 217-342-8493. Website: https://shelbycounty-il.gov/documents/CountyClerk/Forms/2023%20County%20Directory.pdf. Address: 101 N. 4th Street, Room 203, Effingham, IL (visits Shelbyville Township Building, 212 E. S. 1st St, Shelbyville, IL, First Wednesday Each Month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.).

Is help from the Shelby County VSO free?

Yes. Accredited veteran service officers help you file a claim, gather evidence and appeal at no charge. They are accredited by VA and never take a percentage of your back pay.

Which zip codes does the Shelby County office serve?

13 zip codes across Shelby County, Illinois, including 61957, 62422, 62431, 62438. If yours is not listed, the nearby counties on this page link to the next closest office.

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101 N. 4th Street, Room 203, Effingham, IL (visits Shelbyville Township Building, 212 E. S. 1st St, Shelbyville, IL, First Wednesday Each Month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.)

Questions about the Shelby County VSO office

How do I contact the Shelby County veterans affairs office?: Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs serves Shelby County, Illinois. Call 217-342-8493. Website: https://shelbycounty-il.gov/documents/CountyClerk/Forms/2023%20County%20Directory.pdf. Address: 101 N. 4th Street, Room 203, Effingham, IL (visits Shelbyville Township Building, 212 E. S. 1st St, Shelbyville, IL, First Wednesday Each Month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.).
Is help from the Shelby County VSO free?: Yes. Accredited veteran service officers help you file a claim, gather evidence and appeal at no charge. They are accredited by VA and never take a percentage of your back pay.
Which zip codes does the Shelby County office serve?: 13 zip codes across Shelby County, Illinois, including 61957, 62422, 62431, 62438. If yours is not listed, the nearby counties on this page link to the next closest office.

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Zip Codes Served

Shelby County covers 13 zip codes in Illinois.

61957
62422
62431
62438
62444
62462
62463
62465
62534
62550
62553
62565
62571

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