On October 25, 2023

Veterans benefits fair held in Fair Haven

 Representatives from VBA will be on-site to help initiate, check the status of, and answer questions related to disability claims. 

 

 Sunday, Oct. 29 atm 10 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven American Legion Post 49, White River Junction Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System and Veteran Benefit Administration (VBA) are teaming up for a veterans’ outreach event. Representatives from multiple departments of the White River Junction VA and VBA will be present and ready to help veterans with claims, enrollment, and answer questions.

 Representatives from VBA will be on-site to help initiate, check the status of, and answer questions related to disability claims. 

Eligibility personnel will be ready to enroll Veterans as well. Please remember to bring a copy of your DD-214. Someone from Women Veteran Care Clinic, Mental Health, Eligibility, White River Junction Vet Center, and more will all be available to speak with.

 The goal of this event is to bring VA benefit information to a location within our veterans’ communities providing easy access to have all their inquiries addressed.

To work with VBA or speak with eligibility and other representatives, no appointments are needed for this event. Bring a copy of your DD-214 to be enrolled and scheduled on the spot. 

For more information, contact the Public Affairs Office at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System at 802-295-9363 extension 5880 or via email at [email protected].

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