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GI Bill Benefits
Transitioning to civilian life takes preparation, research, planning, and the right tools. We’re here to help you make the right decisions on where to use your hard earned benefits!
Natural Disasters
Was your home affected by a natural disaster? Do you have a VA home loan?
Local Events and Happenings
Altoona VAMC Open House
Date and Time: Thursday, August 29, 2019 | 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Altoona VA Medical Center | 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602-4377
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 Town Hall on the Move
Date and Time: Monday, September 9, 2019 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Beaver County VA Outpatient Clinic | 300 Brighton Avenue, Suite 110 | Rochester, PA 15074-2135
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
Inside Veterans Benefits
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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