Veterans Affairs |
“Below you will find answers to some of the most common questions asked of my office on Veterans Affairs. If you do not find an answer to your question here, please feel free to contact my district offices. My staff will be more than happy to assist you in dealing with Federal agencies. My office in Bristol can be reached at 215-826-1963 and my office in Doylestown can be reached at 215-348-1194, or you can fill out my convenient web form."
- Congressman Patrick J. Murphy
If you require immediate assistance please call 215-826-1963 for the fastest response or click here to request assistance via email.How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs? What's the difference between disability compensation and disability pension? What are the types of VA claims? How do I get a copy of my military records? How can I get replacement medals? What are some of the veterans benefits and programs specific to the 8th District? How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs?The VA has toll free numbers for the convenience of veterans and dependents.
VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 Special Health Issues: Websites What's the difference between disability compensation and disability pension?Disability Compensation: A monthly monetary benefit paid to veterans who are disabled by injury or disease incurred in or aggravated during military service. This is considered to be “service-connected.” Disability Pension: A monetary benefit paid to veterans of a period of war who are permanently and totally disabled for reasons not the result of their own willful misconduct and not related to their military service. This benefit is income-dependent. What are the types of VA claims?There are Four Types of claims:
How do I get a copy of my military records?For copies of military service records, you may contact the National Personnel Records Center:
National Personnel Records Center How can I get replacement medals?For members who were in the Army or Air Force, the National Personnel Records Center handles requests for replacement medals:
National Personnel Records Center For Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard requests, the Retired Records Section of Navy Personnel Command is the point of contact: Navy Personnel Command Get more information on replacing medals What are some of the veterans’ benefits and programs specific to the 8th District?The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers several benefits and services to the 1.1 million veterans in the Commonwealth. These include operating six veterans’ homes throughout the state, running the Scotland School for Veterans Children near Chambersburg, and offering a exemption from real-estate taxes for 100% service-connected disabled veterans meeting certain criteria. More information about state-run veterans programs can be found here In addition, each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties also has an office concerned with veterans’ issues.
Bucks County Office of Military Affairs:
Bucks County Government Services Center
Montgomery County Department of Veterans Affairs:
Philadelphia Veterans Office: |