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Constituent Services
 Helping New Mexico`s Veterans
 
Honoring Defenders of Freedom
Did you serve in Normandy or Korea?  There are commemorative medals available that Congresswoman Heather Wilson can help you receive.  Here's some more information:  

  • Korea War Service Medal
  • Commemorative Normandy Medal

  • Dealing with the red tape
    We help lots of veterans who need military records, who are having problems with disability compensation, or who are having difficulty with the Department of Veterans Affairs.  If you have tried to work with the VA and have run into problems, we might be able to help.  You will need to fill out a privacy release and send it with the explanation of the problem you are having to:
    Congresswoman Heather Wilson
    20 First Plaza NW Suite 603
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
    505-346-6781 phone
    505-346-6723 fax

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Here are the answers to some common questions about federal veterans programs.


     How do I get more information about the Combat Related Special Compensation Program?

     Where can I learn more about the Board of Veterans` Appeals?
     
    This on-line brochure from the Board of Veterans' Appeals is intended to explain the steps involved in filing an appeal and to serve as a reference for the terms and abbreviations used in the appeal process.


     What's the difference between disability compensation and disability pension?

     What are the types of VA claims?

     How do I get a VA Home Loan?

     Who is eligible for a VA Home Loan?

     How do I get a copy of my military records?

     How can I get replacement medals?

     How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs?

     Veterans Links
     
    Below are several helpful links for New Mexico veterans:  
    U.S. House Veterans Committee

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    VA Facilities - Where to go for help

    Veterans Benefits Manual (requires Adobe Acrobat)

    Veterans' Preference
    Since the time of the Civil War, veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to Federal jobs.  This link will give you more information about veteran preferences for federal positions.  

    VA Forms

    VA Cemeteries

    VA Office of Inspector General:  Monthly List of Reports Issued

    U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

    Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service

    Congressionally Chartered Veterans Service Organizations
    The American Red Cross

    The American Legion

    Disabled American Veterans

    Veterans of Foreign Wars

    Marine Corps League

    American Veterans of WW II, Korea and Vietnam

    Legion of Valor of the USA, Inc.

    Congressional Medal of Honor Society

    Military Order of the Purple Heart

    Blinded Veterans Association

    Paralyzed Veterans of America

    Gold Star Wives

    U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.

    Jewish War Veterans

    Pearl Harbor Survivors

    Vietnam Veterans of America

    Non Commissioned Officers Association of America

    The Retired Enlisted Association

    Fleet Reserve Association

     
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