VA benefits and Assistance

We Thank You for Your Service

The Department of Defense notifies VA when service members are released from active duty. Then VA sends a letter with information about VA benefits and assistance to aid transition to civilian life. You can find help with personal and family concerns, and community readjustment issues. There are also toll-free numbers, VA Web sites, and brochures to help you get the information you need.

Toll Free Numbers
Benefits Information 1-800-827-1000
Health Care Eligibility Information 1-877-222-8387

Bill would clear debt

Contact your Senators regarding
S.2536:'A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts to the United States in the case of veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes.
Please pass this e-mail along to all who care that our service members are giving their lives for their country without their families having to sacrifice any more than they already have due to the loss of their loved one.
Link to the bill and to contact your Senators: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/bills/?billtype=S.&billnumb=2536&congress=110

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND REMEMBER OUR VETERANS

FLY YOUR FLAG
Show support for the nation, active-duty troops and veterans by flying the U.S. Flag on all patriotic Holidays.
Encourage members of your community , our civic leaders to fly our most sacred symbol.
Educate our fellow citizens, younger generations to learn about America's proud heritage.

VOTING
Throughout the generations, veterans have protected our right to vote.
Encourage members of the community to take this civic duty seriously.
Be part of the democratic process by working the polls on Election Day
Offer a ride to the polls to someone who needs transportation.

VOLUNTEERING
Schedule a visit to a lonely or ailing Veteran
Visit VA Medical Centers
Get involved with local service projects.
YOU CAN LEND A HAND TO VETERANS WHO ARE NOT HOSPITALIZED BUT STILL HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS (FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM)

LOBBYING
Join a grassroots campaign to keep veterans issues in the minds of lawmakers on Capital Hill. Write call or visit your elected officials to ensure their continued support for our country's heros.

Information obtained for above VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Annamae McGowan
Life Member Post 1046