Veterans Services

Ed Wilkinson

Moffat County Veterans Service Office

480 Barclay Street (Colorado Workforce Center)

Craig, CO 81625

Phone: 970-824-3246 ext. 10

Fax: 970-824-7108

Email: Ed Wilkinson

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

After hours: Contact Ed Wilkinson at 824-6776

Mission Statement

"Putting the Veteran First"

Our mission is rooted in the American Governtment'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 hme 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

Edward A. Wilkinson - Service Officer - Cold War

U.S. Army 1958-1961, 2 years in Japan as Radio Operator

Colorado National Guard - 15 years

Retired in 2000 as 1st Sgt 143rd Sig Co. Grand Junction

County Veterans Service Officer - June 2009 to present