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Compensation 101: What is Service Connection?
Service connection describes an injury or disease resulting in a disability linked to service in the military.
Home Loans Eligibility
To qualify for a VA-guaranteed home loan, there are certain eligibility requirements for Servicemembers, Veterans, spouses, and other eligible beneficiaries.
Make Claims Easier.
Get Results Fast.
The Fully Developed Claims program ensures our nation's heroes receive the benefits they deserve through quicker and more accurate decisions.
Local Events and Happenings
Allegheny County Veterans Services Outreach Event
Date and Time: Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Location: Bellevue PA Borough Building | 537 Bayne Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 | located off California Ave in Bellevue Business District
Event: Veterans, their families, and the public are welcome to attend. An expert from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide information regarding service-connected compensation and to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Veterans, Dependents, Stakeholders
Beaver County's 1st Annual Veterans Stand Down
Date and Time: Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: American Legion | 415 13th St., New Brighton, PA 15066 | located off California Ave in Bellevue Business District
Event: The Beaver County Homeless Stand Down is sponsored by Cornerstone of Beaver County, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh VHA. Services to be provided include medical screenings, behavioral health services, job search support, housing assistance, social services, haircuts, food, and donation. Veterans, their families, and the public are welcome to attend. An expert from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide information regarding service-connected compensation and to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Homeless Veterans
Inside Veterans Benefits
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute is for two U.S. Army leaders, Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, who're believed to be the first pair of sisters to become generals. Thank you for your service!
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Meet Gary Profit
On episode #155 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, we meet Army Veteran and Senior Director of Military Programs at Walmart, Gary Profit.
Saved from Disrepair
Rick and Sylvia Crawford purchased, renovated and saved the home of WWI Veteran Harry Colmery, who is known as the father of the GI Bill. Colmery's former home, built in 1915, is in Topeka, Kansas.
Raising Awareness
The Southwest Virginia Student Veterans Alliance hosted the 4th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March on 5/27. They walked 14 miles to help raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention.
Choosing VA
Military borrowers are using their VA Home Loan benefit when purchasing a home because of key features not offered by other types of financing.
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