Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America

                         

General MacArthur Memorial Post No. 392

Virginia Beach, Virginia

 

Dear Comrades,  

 It is our pleasure to present to you the latest edition of RED WHITE AND BLUE THREE NINETY TWO's Monthly Newsletter.   

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National Veterans News

Time for Veterans of Gulf War I to Apply For VA Disability Benefits Extended - Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses have until December 31, 2016 to apply for VA disability benefits. Under the previous VA rule any undiagnosed illnesses used to establish eligibility for VA benefits had to become apparent by Dec. 31, 2011.

 

When announcing the change Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said: “Not all the wounds of war are fully understood. When there is uncertainty about the connection between a medical problem and military service, Veterans are entitled to the benefit of the doubt.” Veterans or survivors who believe that they may qualify for these benefits should contact VA at 1-800-827-1000.


Further information about undiagnosed illnesses is available online at: www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar and www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/oefoif/index.asp

Local and Regional Veterans News

 

State opens new veterans office in Va. Beach (12/16, Pilot Online)

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services has opened offices in Virginia Beach and Alexandria. The openings on Thursday increases to 22 the number of veterans benefits offices operated in Virginia by the state agency.

The offices are intended to assist veterans with their paperwork and tracking claims. Representatives will also assist them if they appeal a claim.

In addition, veterans' affairs representatives can help with other issues, such as pension claims and veterans compensation.

The Beach office is in Pembroke II at the Pembroke Office Park, 287 Independence Blvd., Suite 120. For more information, call Elizabeth Bonin at (757) 552-1884.

NOTE:  Liz will be visiting VFW Post 392 on Thursday, 19 Jan 2012, from 1100-1530.

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