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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
Venango County CBOC Benefit Event
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | 10:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Venango County CBOC | 464 Allegheny Boulevard, Suite 200 | Franklin, PA 16323-6264
Event: An expert from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide resource information and offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Veterans, Stakeholders, and general public
Warren County CBOC Benefit Event
Date and Time: Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 10:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Warren County CBOC | 3 Farm Colony Drive | Warren, PA 16365-5209
Event: An expert from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide resource information and offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Veterans, Stakeholders, and general public
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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