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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA) today announced department representatives, including a Veterans Service Officer from the Spencer Field Office, will host regularly scheduled visits to locations in Calhoun, Gilmer, Jackson and Wirt Counties. These representatives will work from various locations on designated days each month in an effort to provide veterans with more convenient access to the WVDVA.
"These regularly scheduled visits are a great example of better government service for our people," Governor Tomblin said. "I encourage area veterans to take advantage of these opportunities in their own hometowns, so the state's Department of Veterans Assistance can better serve the men and women who have given so much to our state and country."
"With mobile offices, we have the ability to more easily assist veterans in all regions of our state," Cabinet Secretary Rick Thompson said. "Through these visits, we can connect veterans with a variety of programs and services to address their needs. My goal is to make sure veterans in every corner of the state have the opportunity to receive our help."
Veterans Service Officers provide guidance to veterans who wish to file for federal or state benefits such as a federal VA pension or service-connected disability. Widow's pensions and VA home loans are among other potential benefits.
Beginning immediately, the regularly scheduled visits will take place at the following locations. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 304-927-0980. Please note, due to these itinerant visits, the Spencer Field Office located at 811 Madison Avenue Suite 29, Spencer, WV, will be closed on Wednesdays.
Calhoun County Courthouse, 363 Main Street, Grantsville, WV 26147,
Second Wednesday of each month, 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
Gilmer County Courthouse, 10 Howard Street, Glenville, WV 26351, Second Wednesday of each month, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm.
Wirt County Senior Citizens (Committee on Aging), 74 Senior Circle, Elizabeth, WV 26143 (Off Washington Street), Third Wednesday of each month, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ripley Senior Center (Jackson County), 121 South Court Street, Ripley, WV 25271, Fourth Wednesday of each month, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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