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Jan 1: New law provides eligible Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers with access to DoD and Coast Guard commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail services.
We are hiring!
VBA offers many professional opportunities to Veterans looking for new ways to serve, or people who want to give back to those who defended our freedom.
Local Events and Happenings
Claims Clinic - Clarksburg, WV
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: VA Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg WV
Event: The Huntington Regional Office will provide a one stop shop for claims processing. Individuals can file new claims, check the status of pending claims or receive guidance on benefits.
**Please note: This clinic is by appointment only.**
To schedule your appointment, please call 304-623-3461, ext. 3797
Expected Participants: Veterans, dependents, and stakeholders
Inside Veterans Benefits
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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