Veteran’s Office

Davison County North Offices (Previous Central Electric Building)

*Please use the North Parking lot adjacent to East 15th Ave and enter the North door, in the back of the main building.*

MISSION STATEMENT-To serve all veterans and their families with dignity and compassion by providing prompt and courteous assistance in preparing, submitting, and presenting all claims for benefits to which they may be entitled and serve as their principal advocate on veteran’s issues.

OUR VISION-To ensure that all veterans and their families understand and receive all the benefits, support, care, and recognition that the veteran has earned, by expertly administering all current programs, anticipating future needs, and taking appropriate action to meet those needs.

OUR CORE VALUES-We hold ourselves personally and professionally accountable to deliver on America’s promises to all veterans through courage, conviction, and a belief in our core values.

• PROFESSIONALISM-Provide accurate and timely assistance and information with professional service.
• INTEGRITY-Provide fair, honest, and objective advocacy in an ethical manner while displaying the highest standard of conduct both on and off duty.
• COMPASSION-Consistently demonstrate care, concern, and understanding in every encounter with veterans and their families.
• COMMITMENT-Fully dedicated to training and developing ourselves to become the best we can be as advocates for veterans and their families.
• TEAMWORK-Everyone working together to accomplish the mission and goals of this office.

Administrator: TJ Thomas, VSO – Office Location: Davison County North Offices
Office: (605) 995-8619 Fax: (605) 990-2115 Email: [email protected]
Benefits Officers: Tim Storly, VSO
Office: (605) 995-8619 Fax: (605) 990-2115 Email: [email protected]

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Veteran’s Service Officers

TJ Thomas was born and raised in Chamberlain SD. After graduating High School in 2007, he joined the South Dakota National Guard. He has deployed with C BTRY 1 147th FA and B BTRY 1 147th FA. TJ is still currently serving in the South Dakota National Guard’s 196th RTI and is a Field Artillery instructor. He is married to his wife Kelsey, and has two daughters, Josephine and Eloise.

Tim Storly was raised in Aberdeen, SD, joined the SD Army National Guard (SDARNG), and attended drills in Mitchell. In January 2004, he began working for SDARNG full-time and moved to Mitchell. After accumulating over 20 years of active duty, he retired in August 2023 and soon began a position with the Davison County Veterans’ Service Office. Tim has worked in South Dakota as a schoolteacher, youth instructor, supply sergeant, and operations sergeant.

✅ What We Do:

• VA Benefits Assistance
  Help with applying for disability compensation, pension, education, and health care benefits.
• Claims & Appeals
  Guidance through the VA claims process, including evidence gathering and appeals.
• Military Records Requests
  Assist in obtaining DD-214s, service records, and awards.
• Burial & Memorial Benefits
  Support with VA burial benefits, headstone/marker requests, and survivor assistance.
• State & County Benefits
  Connect veterans to local programs, property tax exemptions, and state veteran services.
• Referrals & Resources
  Links to community resources for employment, housing, counseling, and more.

📍 Why Contact Us?

• Free, confidential assistance
• Trained advocates on your side
• Local office, no cost to veterans

DAV Van Scheduling

Scheduling hours are Monday – Friday 8am-4pm. Riders must be ambulatory, no wheelchairs. You must give 3-business day notice for needing a ride. This is ONLY for VA Medical Appointments in Sioux Falls, SD. Call 605-995-8619.

📞 Contact Us Today

Veteran’s Service Office
Davison County North Offices
1420 North Main
Mitchell, SD 57301

Phone: (605) 995-8619
Fax: (605) 990-2115
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]