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Dukes County Veterans Services
Main Location: County Administration Building
9 Airport Rd.
Edgartown,Ma.
Operation Hours: By Appointment or Call for hours
Satellite Location: American Legion Post 257, Seamen's Bethel in Tisbury
At the corner of Martin Road and Williams St.,
Operation Hours: By Appointment or Tuesdays from 2pm - 4pm
Founded - 3 June 1982
Our mission is to assist Veterans, Widows & Orphans in
Veterans Benefits
Services Rendered:
State& FederalPrograms
State:
Financial Assistance
Federal:
Disabilities - Service Connected & Non-Service Connected
DD Form 214 or 215
Award & Decoration
Loan Eligibility
ISLAND VETS ORGANIZATIONS
Martha's Vineyard American Legion Post 186
Located on Katama Road, Edgartown
Phone No: 627-8673
Commander: Al Noyes
Meetings: First Wednesday night at 7pm
Gen. George W. Goethals American Legion Post 257
Located on Martin Rd. & William St., Tisbury
Phone No: 693-9257
Commander: Jim Dorsey
Meetings: Second Wednesday night at 7:30pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9261
Located on Towanticut Ave., Oak Bluffs
Phone No: 693-9261
Commander: Butch Downs
Meetings: Second Sunday morning at 10am (Bar comm. meeting at 9am)
LINKS
www.va.gov/
www.govspot.com/
veteran.net
Veterans Benefits
Veterans Links
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
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GENERAL BENEFITS |
| Burial, Headstones & Markers |
1-800-697-6947 |
| Disability, Compensation,Pension, Education & Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Home Loans |
1-800-827-1000 |
| Educational programs |
1-800-GI-BILL |
| Life Insurance |
1-800-669-8477 |
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HEALTH CARE BENEFITS |
| CHAMPVA |
1-800-733-8387 |
| Emergency Medical Preparedness |
1-304-263-0811 |
| National Mammography Helpline |
1-888-492-7844 |
| Spina Bifida |
1-888-820-1756 |
| Veterans Healthcare |
1-800-827-1000 |
| Veterans Healthcare in Canada |
1-800-296-6379 |
| Veterans Healthcare in Phillipines |
011-632-833-4566 |
| Veterans Healthcare in all other Countries |
1-303-331-7590 |
| MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS |
| Agent Orange helpline |
1-800-749-8387 |
| Center for Veteran Entrepreneurs |
1-866-584-2344 or
202-565-8336 |
| Debt Management Center |
1-800-827-0648 |
| Income Verification Center |
1-800-949-1008 or
404-235-1300 |
| Persian Gulf Hotline |
1-800-PGW-VETS |
| Persian Gulf TDD |
1-800-829-4833 |
| Sexual Trauma Hotline |
1-800-827-1000 |
| Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) |
1-800-829-4833 |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The VA Boston Health Care System will be holding a second Persian Gulf veteran's Reunion Day to conduct first time PGF registry
The VA Boston Health Care System will be holding a second Persian Gulf veteran's Reunion Day to conduct first time PGF registry physical exam and offer medical services to Gulf veterans who continue to have medical issues which they feel are related to their service in Southwest Aria. Some of the symptoms are frequent chronic headaches, joint pain, fatique, rashes, respiratory problems, memory problems, eye and muscle twitches and gastrointestinal problems. If you are a Gulf veteran and would like to sign up for this exam please contact the VA Boston Health Care System Persian Gulf Coordinator, Shirley Jackson, at 617-323-7700, ext. 6126.
V. A. Satellite Primary Health Care Clinic on Martha's Vineyard
The V. A. Satellite Primary Health Care Clinic is in place, but with a few problems, which are being worked out. Dr. Hoak is the doctor in charge, but working with him are Dr. Kendall, Dr. Laursen, Dr. Neider and Dr. Tsikitas. If you are being seen by any of these doctors, then you are covered. If not, then you must see Dr. Hoak. His phone number is 627-1044. If you have a problem with the system, please call Kevin Burchill at 693-0410 ex 487. He is the contract manager between VA and the hospital. ALL veterans must enroll with the VA and it can be done by coming into the County's Veterans Services office or calling Hank at 693-6887
HEALTH WARNING, PERSONNEL STATIONED AT CAMP LEJEUNE - 1968 through 1985
Were you and your family stationed at Camp Lejeune,NC from 1968 through 1985???? because the drinking water was contaminated with chemicals linked to cancers and birth defects.
Anyone interested in participating in a survey can call 1-800-639-4270, or check the Web site www.usmc.mil.
TO ALL VETERANS, WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE LIBERATION OF FRANCE BETWEEN JUNE 6, 1944 and MAY 8, 1945
The Government of France and the Regional Council of Normandy has created a Commemorative Certificate to be presented to all veterans who participated in the Liberation of France between June 6, 1944 and May 8, 1945. A representative of the French Consulate from Boston will make the presentation. Applications are available from your Veterans' Agent.
Requirements include a copy of your Honorable Discharge stating somewhere on it that you participated in D-Day and/or the Battle of Normandy, or the Liberation of France. This is available to veterans of all branches of the service.
If you have any questions, please call Veterans' Agent, JoAnn Murphy at 693-6887 |