FAQ Veteran

Q. How can I reach the VA Regional Office? TOP
A. You can reach the VA Regional Office at 1-800-827-1000 or on their
Hearing Impaired TDD line 1-800-829-4833.

Q. Where can I call to find out about educational benefits and the GI Bill? TOP
A. Call 1-888-GI-BILL-A (1888-442-4551)
http://www.gibill.va.gov/

Q. How do I enroll in the VA Medical System? TOP
A. You will need to fill out a 1010ez application and mail it in with a copy of your Discharge/DD214 to the Butler VA Hospital. Listed below is a link where you can obtain a copy of the 1010ez application. http://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/Form/vha-10-10ez.pdf

Q. What is the number for the Butler VA Hospital? TOP
A. 1-800-362-8262 or visit the Web site at http://www.butler.va.gov

Q. How do I find information on the new VA Clinic in New Castle? TOP
A. You can call the VA Clinic at 724-598-6080. It is located at the Ridgewood Professional Building on New Butler Road. Please visit the Web site for additional information about the new clinic at http://www.butler.va.gov/visitors/CBOC.asp

Q. How can I obtain more information about the federal benefits available? TOP
A. Please click the link below to upload a copy of the Federal Benefit for Veterans and Dependents Manual/Book. http://www1.va.gov.OPA/vadocs/current_benefits.asp

Q. What is Aid & Attendance, and what are the qualifications? TOP
A. A & A is for veterans or their widows who are in need of financial assistance and are in a nursing home, assisted living home, or have a caregiver. The veteran must have active duty for 90 days of service and at least one day of wartime. Applicants who receive Medical Assistance (Medicaid) will receive $90 a month for personal use. For other qualifications, please visit the links listed below.

Veterans: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/rates/pen01.htm

Widows: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/rates/pen02.htm

Q. Where can I obtain a copy of a Discharge/DD214? TOP
A. Please contact our office.

Q. What if the Discharge/DD214 is not recorded at Lawrence County or any other county? TOP
A. You will need to send for a new one by either coming into our office or by applying online at: www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs

Q. How do I sign up for the Agent Orange Registry? TOP
A. You must go to the Butler VA Medical Center.

Q. How do I apply for Agent Orange Compensation? TOP
A. The Department of Veterans Affairs currently offers service connected compensation for many diseases believed to be associated with Agent Orange Exposure. Please visit the website below for more detailed information.

http://www1.va.gov/agentorange/page.cfm?pg=2

Q. What is Service Connected Compensation? TOP
A. It is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service.

Q. Who is eligible for Service Connected Compensation? TOP
A. If you have a service related disability and you were discharged under something other than dishonorable conditions.

Q. How do I apply for Service Connected Compensation Benefits? TOP
A. Call the Veterans Office at 724-656-2172 to schedule an appointment.

Q. Who is eligible for Tax Exemption? TOP
A. 100% Service Connected wartime Veterans and Widows.

Q. What types of benefits are available upon the death of a veteran or widow? TOP
A. Please click here.

Q. Are there any emergency funds or resources? TOP
A. VA State Emergency Assistance is available to those who meet the following requirements:

· Veterans must have served active duty in the US Armed Forces during the established war services dates, and can not have a dishonorable discharge; OR

· Veterans having actively served during peacetime dates must have either the Expeditionary Medal or the Southwest Asia Service Medal shown on the DD214.

· Must be a resident of Pennsylvania.

· Must have a sudden unexpected loss within the last six months due to sickness, disability unemployment, or other cause beyond his or her control.

· Upon recent death of a veteran, widows or orphan children are eligible if they demonstrate an urgent financial need, and provided the veteran had met the necessary military service requirements.

There are also some resources for veterans or surviving spouses needing other types of assistance. Some of these may include: food, furniture or appliances, transportation, phone cards, and various other needs. Please call our office to see how we may assist you.