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If you missed the webcast, you can watch the recap. The Under Secretary discussed Blue Water Navy and Colmery Act among other things that 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, financial resources, and more: benefits.va.gov/banking.
Local Events and Happenings
Claims Clinic - Beckley WV
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: VA Medical Center Beckley, 200 Veterans Ave, Beckley WV 25801
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.
Expected Participants: Veterans, dependents, and stakeholders
Virtual Claims Clinic - Martinsburg WV
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: VA Medical Center, 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg WV 25405
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 the Veterans Experience Office at 304-263-0811, ext. 3068
Expected Participants: Veterans, dependents, and stakeholders
Inside Veterans Benefits
VA, CDC closely monitoring Coronavirus outbreak
VA is working closely with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners, monitoring an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
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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