We have a responsibility to ensure that our veterans receive the benefits they earned during their service to our nation. I understand the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces and their families.
When I was a young child, my father was sent overseas to serve in Korea. Upon returning home, he came to pick me up at school and I didn’t recognize him. That vivid memory of his sacrifice to serve our nation, leaving behind a wife and young children, is shared by countless veterans and their families every day.
I take very seriously the opportunity to help provide veterans with the medical, educational and career benefits they deserve.
With the ongoing war in Afghanistan and our continued presence in Iraq, it is vital that Americans on the home front recognize and honor the risk and sacrifice of our nation’s service men and women.
My office can assist you with Veterans Administration hospital issues, claims for compensation or pensions, and replacement of medals. We can also provide assistance with military pay and pensions, as well as separation documents and records.
Please find a list below of any resources you or your family may need. As always, feel free to contact my office with any questions or concerns.
RECOGNIZED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
If you require assistance with opening a claim with the VA, a Veteran Service Officer can assist you. VSO’s can also answer questions regarding eligibility and VA guidelines .The following is a listing of the organizations represented at the Philadelphia Regional Office and Insurance Center and recognized by the Secretary in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs:
Adjutant General of Veterans Affairs215-381-3040
American Legion National
215-381-3022
American Legion State
215-381-3032
AMVETS
215-381-3294
Blinded Veterans Association
215-381-3066
Disabled American Veterans
215-381-3065
Jewish War Veterans
215-381-3140
Military Order of the Purple Heart
215-381-3064
NJ Dept of Military & Veterans Affairs
215-381-3054
Paralyzed Veterans of America
215-381-3057
United Spinal Association
215-381-3037
Veterans of Foreign Wars
215-381-3123
FEDERAL
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Information about Civil Service employment and veterans hiring initiatives.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD Veterans Resource Center (HUDVET)
Information about HUD’s community based programs and resources. Web site provides links to state and local resources through HUD.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Links for substance abuse and mental health services for veterans and military families.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization
Information for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and link to VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP), an Internet database of veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Center for Veterans Enterprise (00VE)
Toll free: (866) 584-2344
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Veterans Outreach Program
Match military experience to civilian occupations and current job openings.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Veterans Business Development
Links to availability, applicability and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their Dependents or Survivors.
U.S. Department of Labor
Veterans Training and Employment Service
VETS Toll Free General Information - 866-487-2365
Resources for veterans and transitioning service members to help them to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Links to comprehensive resources for veteran’s health care, benefits and veterans services organizations. There are also direct links to resources for special populations including disabled and homeless veterans, minority and women veterans, and veterans in business.
Veterans Suicide Hotline (1-800-273-TALK)
The PTSD Information Line
(1-800-296-6300)
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration
Philadelphia Regional Office and Insurance Center (Philadelphia & Montgomery County)
5000 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa 19101
Toll free: 1-800-827-1000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
University and Woodland Avenues
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Toll Free: 1-800-949-1001 or (215) 823-5800
Fax: (215) 823-600
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Philadelphia Vets Center
801 Arch Street Suite 102
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-0238
Fax: (215) 597-636
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Philadelphia Vet Center NE
101 E. Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 924-4670
Fax: (215) 224-3252
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Philadelphia VA Outpatient Clinic
214 North 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 923-260
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Horsham (Willow Grove) VA Outpatient Clinic
433 Caredean Drive
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 823-6050
STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCES
PA Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs
Bldg. S-0-47, Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
Phone: (717) 861-8500
Fax: (717) 861-8314
Email: RA-DMVA_WebMaster@state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Bureau for Veterans Affairs
Bldg. S-0-47, Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
1-800-547-2838
Web site lists helpful Pennsylvania Veterans and National Guard resources
Pennsylvania Bureau for Veterans Affairs - Philadelphia Field Office
Veterans Administration Center
Wissahickon Avenue & Manheim Streets
P. O. Box 42938
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Toll Free: 1-866-754-8637 or (215) 381-3040
Fax: (215) 381-3492
Pennsylvania National Guard Joint Force Headquarters
Bldg S-0-47, Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
1-800-547-2838
Montgomery County Department of Veterans Affairs
Human Services Center
1430 DeKalb Street, P.O. Box 311
Norristown, Pennsylvania 19404-0311
(610) 278-3285
Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission
Room 494 City Hall
Philadelphia, Pa 19107
215-686-3256 or 3257