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During this webcast, we will be discussing Blue Water Navy and Colmery Act. Join us and see everything we are doing to make this the #BestYearEver to serve Veterans.
Spend your money on presents for your family and not on scams this holiday season! VBA and its partners provide resources on managing your personal finances including identity theft protection, free financial resources, and more at benefits.va.gov/banking.
Local Events and Happenings
Atlanta VA Health Care System Veteran Town Hall
Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: Atlanta VA Medical Center, Cafeteria, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033.
Join us and the Atlanta VA Medical Center for a joint Veteran town hall meeting where we will share information, listen to your feedback, and answer questions on VA disability compensation benefits, pension benefits, life insurance benefits, home loan benefits, education benefits, vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits, and health programs.
Participants may attend in person or view the event live at www.facebook.com/AtlantaVAHCS
RSVP: Seating is limited, so please arrive early. Please RVSP with the Atlanta VAMC Public Affairs Officer today at Gregory.Kendall@va.gov or call 404.321.6111 x205385.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors.
VR&E Columbus Field Office Has New Location
The VR&E Columbus Field office moved to a new location on December 30, 2019. The new address is 2100 Comer Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904-8725.
The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday except federal holidays.
Inside Veterans Benefits
VA San Juan Regional Office's Emergency Phone Line
VA RO Emergency Phone Line (La Línea de Emergencia de la Oficina Regional de San Juan) (787) 772-7373 for displaced Veterans by earthquake is operational.
Looking at the Data
The Federal Trade Commission's Congressional Report, "Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019" shows how older consumers are targeted and how they can be protected.
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute honors USMC WWII Veteran and former University of Richmond President, E. Bruce Heilman. He was well-known for crisscrossing the US on his Harley to raise awareness for Veterans.
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
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.
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