Veterans

I am more than happy to assist veterans in their effort to obtain their military records and medals, in answering questions they have concerning eligibility for benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or who might be having difficulties with the VA Health Care System or the VA claims and appeals process.

It is important to know that I am unable to act as the “veterans’ representative” for an individual’s VA claim. That assistance can be obtained at no charge from accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO). Please visit the VA’s online Directory of Veterans Service Organizations for additional VSO contact information.

If you are unable to secure the help you need from the following resources, I am more than happy to assist you in any way I can. I will need your written permission to help with most veteran-related issues. PRIVACY ACT RELEASE FORM (bottom of the page)  will need to be completed and sent along with a detailed explanation of your request for assistance.

Websites

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• U.S. Department of Labor – Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (VETS)
• National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records: repository for millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans for all services during the 20th century
• Feds Hire Vets: U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s government-wide veterans employment website
• Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011: seamless transition for Servicemembers; Expanded education, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, and hiring incentives for Veterans.
• VETSUCCESS.GOV: programs helping veterans with service-connected disabilities become suitably employed, maintain employment, or achieve independence in daily living
• Veterans History Project: the Veterans History Project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans for future generations
• National Resource Directory: connecting Wounded Warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their Families and Caregivers with those who support them

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I contact the VA?
• What type of benefits are available from the VA?
• How do I apply for VA health care benefits?
• Are Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans eligible for VA health care?
• Who can provide me assistance with a VA claim?
• How can I obtain a copy of my military records?
• How do I get replacement medals?