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Veterans
Fifth District Veterans
Congresswoman Tsongas hosts the first meeting of the
Fifth Congressional District Veterans Advisory Committee
Caring for our active duty personnel, their families and the veterans that have served our country so bravely is one of my top priorities while in Congress. As the daughter of an Air Force Colonel, I have a unique understanding of the needs and concerns of our military families and I will always work to ensure that we honor the service and sacrifice of our military.
I recently hosted the second meeting of the Fifth Congressional District Veterans Advisory Committee. The Committee, which will meet on a regular basis, will bring together local veterans, elected leaders, veteran agents, and other veterans care representatives, to identify ways to better serve Fifth District veterans and their families. Members of the Advisory Committee will work to address the needs of veterans in the areas of outreach, housing, health care, education, employment and family support through the development of legislative initiatives and community partnerships. Additionally, the Committee will work to support veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and to support families of servicemen and women serving overseas.
I have also hired Chris Keohan, a member of my staff in my Lowell office who is dedicated to serving veterans in the Fifth District. Please do not hesitate to contact him if you have any questions or need help making your way through the processes of the VA.
Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents - This Manual is distributed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and provides a comprehensive explanation of the benefits that veterans and their dependents are entitled to
VA Health Facilities Commonly Accessed by Fifth District Residents
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Located just outside of the Fifth District in Bedford, the hospital provides various health services to veterans, including, nursing home care, substance abuse, acute inpatient psychiatric care and Alzheimer's inpatient and outpatient care.
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7500
or 1-800-VETMEDI (1-800-838-6331)
http://www.newengland.va.gov/VA Haverhill
108 Merrimack Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Phone: 1-800-VET-MED1
Practice Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 pm; Mon - Fri
http://www.bedford.va.gov/bedopc_haverhill.aspVA Lowell
130 Marshall Road
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 671-9000
http://www.boston.va.gov/bwropc_lowell.asp
The Department of Veterans Affairs
This site provides a vital resource for veterans, including information on available services and benefits: disability compensation, pension, education, health, vocational rehabilitation, insurance, appeals, etc. The website also offers relevant legislative and public affairs information and links to other organizations and service providers.
http://www.va.gov/
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Veteran’s Service
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a variety of services for veterans. For example, every community in Massachusetts has a designated veteran's agent to help former members of the armed services apply for and understand their state and federal benefits. This site can provide more information about these benefits and what other assistance is provided by the Commonwealth.
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=veteranshomepage&L=1&sid=Eveterans&L0=Home
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Use this site to find up-to-date information on legislation affecting veterans - including floor statements, official correspondence, and press releases from the Committee.
http://veterans.house.gov/
Other Useful Links
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vets ( 09/26/08 03:41 PM PST )
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