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Veterans’ children with birth defects may qualify for help

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Dec 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

There’s help for C-123 aircraft Agent Orange exposure

The Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that a select group of Air Force and Air Force Reserve personnel were exposed to herbicides through regular and repeated duties as ground, f...

DATE: Jul 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Community-based employment service for homeless veterans launched

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a new employment program aimed at helping job-ready veterans exiting homelessness, and those on the brink of homelessness, gain stable and long-t...

DATE: Jul 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Farmington Vet Center provides readjustment counseling services

The Vet Center Program was established by Congress in 1979 out of recognition that a significant number of Vietnam-era veterans were experiencing readjustment problems after returning to civ...

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Factor’s elimination makes more vets health-care eligible

The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating the way it determines eligibility for Veterans Affairs health care, a change that will result in more veterans having access to the health-care...

DATE: Apr 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Plenty of benefits available for disabled vets

The Veterans Administration provides disabled former servicemen and women with compensation programs designed to assist disabled veterans and their dependents. The disability com...

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Here’s what you need to know about Choice Card

We have received many calls from veterans regarding the Veterans Choice Card they recently received in the mail from the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Here are some quic...

DATE: Jan 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Benefits abound for those who serve country

Nobody really knows what the future holds; it’s a brand-new year, so start it right by paying a visit to your local Veterans Service Office to find out what VA benefits you may qualify for. ...

DATE: Jan 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

There’s help out there for those in need

Mission of the Veterans Service Office: To provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of life, well-being...

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Event aims to help homeless, struggling vets

The Durango Veterans Service Office, Veterans for Veterans and Disabled American Veterans of Durango and Pagosa Springs are hosting the first Four Corners Veterans Stand Down for homeless ve...

DATE: Oct 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Veterans Affairs offers wide range of services for veterans

Veterans are eligible for a wide range of services offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Major categories include compensation, pension and health care; vocational r...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Comprehensive education benefits offered under GI Bill

The Post-9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33 is an education benefit program for people who served on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001. It includes the most comprehensive education benefits packa...

DATE: Jul 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans