Congresswoman Heather Wilson, First Congressional District of New Mexico

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Resources for Veterans	June 14, 2005

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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