Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Veteran's Resources

American Veterans' : 1-877-7AMVETS
E-mail: amvets@amvets.org
www.amvets.org
Nationwide network of NSOs (national service officers) who provide information, counseling,
and claims service to vets and their dependents concerning disability compensation,
hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension, education, employment, and other benefits

Apply for Health Benefits: www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/

Apply for Compensation, Pension, or Vocational Rehab: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov

2007 Federal benefits for Veterans' and Dependents booklet:
http://www.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf

Blinded Vet erans' Association (BVA): 1-899-669-7079
www.bva.org
Counseling and encouragement, volunteers who work in VA medical centers and outpatient
clinics, and scholarships for spouses and dependents of blinded Veterans' are some of the
resources this organization offers.

Center for Women Veterans' : www.va.gov/womenvet/

Dept. of the Navy, Disabled Veterans' Assistance: 800-378-4559

Dept. of Veterans' Affairs: www.va.gov/rcs/

Disabled American Veterans' (DAV): 1-859-441-7300
www.dav.org

Facilities locator: www.va. gov/stateguide/home.asp

Loan Guaranty: www.homeloans.va.gov

Pa. Veterans' Affairs: www.paVeterans.state.pa.us
This site includes a listing of County Veterans' Directors and/or Services Offices, state
and federal benefits, and links to federal, state and county agencies, as well as frequently
asked questions.

Bureau For Veterans' Affairs
Bldg 5-0-47, FTIG
Annville, PA 17003
Phone: 1-800-547-2838
Fax: (717) 861-8589

Paralyzed Veterans' of America (PVA): 1-800-424-8200
www.pva.org
Advocacy organization for Veterans' with spinal cord injuries.

VA Gu l f War Vets: 1-800-749-8387

VA Insurance:
VA Regional Office and Insurance Center
PO Box 7208 (claims inquiries); PO Box 7327 (loans); PO Box 7787 (payments)
Philadelphia, PA 19101
1-800-669-8477

VA Regional Offices: 1-800-827-1000
(Retirees overseas should contact the American Embassy.)
VA TDD (Telecomm Device for Deaf): 1-800-829-4833

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