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Veterans
If you are a veteran, and have encountered a problem with your disability compensation, pension, vocational rehabilitation, education, burial or survivor benefits or with the Veterans Healthcare Administration, we may be able to assist you. Please know that before we are able to help, you will need to send us a letter detailing your concerns, along with a signed privacy release, and I will be glad to look into your case with these federal agencies Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition I regularly honor the contributions of veterans in my district with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. For the next recognition ceremony, I will be commemorating the contributions of World War II and Korean war veterans. In order to receive the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, World War II veterans must live in Oregon's 1st Congressional District and have received or be eligible for one of the following decorations:
Korean War veterans must live in Oregon's 1st District and have received or be eligible for the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. To participate, you must submit an application and a copy of your service discharge document (DD214) by May 14, 2010. This award can not be given posthumously. The recognition ceremony will be held on June 5, 2010, at a venue in the 1st Congressional District to be announced. If you have any questions, please contact Ajah Maloney Capps in my Oregon office at 503-326-2901 or 800-422-4003. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs We can assist you if you need information regarding federal veterans' benefits, are interested in applying for benefits or if you are experiencing difficulty in receipt of current benefits. A good place to find information on benefits and forms is the Web site for the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs . On that Web site, you can also apply online through the Veterans Online Application program. You can also reach the VA by phone at: 1-800-827-1000. State Veteran Benefits Healthcare In regards to healthcare, please call us if you are having difficulty determining your eligibility to receive care at a VA hospital or clinic, are experiencing problems with your bill, need to locate VHA facilities, or need application forms. You can also reach VHA by phone at: 503-220-8262. The direct line to the Patient Advocates office is: 503-273-5308. They can also assist you with any questions or problems you may have. Local Assistance Each county in my district maintains a County Veteran Service Officer. County Veteran Service Officers provide casework assistance for both federal and state veterans benefit programs. Please view the county links below for contact information. |
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