Veteran's Affairs

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Our mission is to ensure that Westmoreland County Veterans receive those benefits to which they are entitled. The blessings of liberty have not been won or maintained easily or without great cost. Over the years, it has required the dedication and sacrifice of tens of thousands of servicemen and servicewomen to ensure all Americans can live, work, and worship as they choose.

The health and well-being of our Veterans must remain a top priority of our county, our state, and our nation. We at the Westmoreland County Office of Veterans Affairs are committed to ensure that our Veterans and all Veterans receive those benefits to which they are greatly entitled.

Ours is a gift of service which is gladly shared with all who are in need, throughout the year.

VA Federal Handbook

2020 Federal Benefits for Veterans cover

Reserve Component Participant Guide

VA Reserve Components Participants Guide Cover sheet
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  1. Stand Down Pittsburgh Veteran Event

    Stand Down Pittsburgh - Presented by Veterans Leadership Program

    Saturday, October 9th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Additional Info...
  2. Woman soldier saluting

    Celebrating Our Women Veterans

    We want to celebrate YOU! Read on...
  3. Photo ID

    Photo ID program for Westmoreland veterans unveiled

    A new photo identification card program for veterans was unveiled this month, part of a renewed effort to entice former military members to officially register their discharge documents with Westmoreland County. Additional Info...
  4. Volunteer DAV Van Drivers Needed

    Volunteer DAV Van Drivers Urgently Needed

    Read on...
  5. Patriot Park Groundbreaking

    Ground broken for new War on Terror memorial

    Patriot Park Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, will be located not far from where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in a field Sept. 11, 2001, after being hijacked by terrorists. Photo credit: Renatta Signorini Additional Info...
  6. Man with rolled up sleeve in preparation for vaccine

    Have questions before you get your COVID-19 vaccine?

    Additional Info...
  7. US-Dept-VA Logo

    How to Confirm Individual Helping File Your VA Claim is Accredited by US Dept of Veterans Affairs

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to raise awareness of a tool to protect Veterans from unethical conduct by unaccredited medical consulting groups charging fees for assistance in preparing initial VA benefits claim. Read on...
  8. VA Healthcare VISN-4 Annual Report Cover

    2020 Annual Report for VA Healthcare VISN 4

    In this report, read stories of a caring, professional staff who overcame COVID-19’s challenges to keep Veterans safe while continuing to provide the excellent care they earned and deserve. Additional Info...
  9. Teletherapy for Veterans

    Virtual Treatment for Veterans Dealing with Substance Use

    Veteran and First Responder (VFR) Healthcare has partnered with PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide Intensive Outpatient Treatment via telehealth for substance use disorder specifically designed for Veterans and their families. Additional Info...
  10. Veteran looking at form

    Veterans: Stay Safe From COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

    Criminals continue to capitalize on coronavirus pandemic Read AARP article...
  11. Woman starting at computer screen

    Twin Enemies Vex U.S. Troops: Fraud and Identity Theft

    Active-duty personnel, veterans and reserve forces targeted by scammers Read AARP article

  12. Delays in Obtaining Military Documents for Eligibility Determinations

    Attention Funeral Directors Read on...

  13. Medical provider/facility reporting non-VA emergency treatment of a VA enrolled veteran

    Additional Info...

  14. Veteran/Family reporting non-VA emergency treatment of a VA enrolled veteran

    Additional Info...
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    Reminder for Veterans to Review, Update Benefits They Have Earned

    All veterans should occasionally check with an accredited veteran service officer to see if changes in a veteran’s circumstances or changes to benefit policies may have modified the programs they are eligible to receive Additional Info...

  16. 5 Things You Need to Know About the Widows Tax Repeal Included in the NDAA

    The finish line in the fight to repeal the “widows tax” is within sight, and while there are still critical hurdles to clear, the final product of this extensive effort on behalf of military survivors is taking shape. Read on...

  17. War Related Illness and Injury Study Center

    The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) is a national program dedicated to Veterans’ post-deployment health concerns and unique health care needs. Read on...

  18. VA introduces new direct deposit options for Veterans, beneficiaries

    The program will provide Veterans and their beneficiaries the chance to safely, reliably, and inexpensively receive and manage their VA monetary benefits through financial services at participating banks. Read on...

  19. Military Medals

    Search our Unclaimed Property database for military decorations from various conflicts. Additional Info...
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FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. WE HONOR OUR FALLEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN ARMS. Over 1.2 million soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, and coast guardsmen have made the ultimate sacrifice to our great nation. We thank them for our freedom and dedicate the work we do in their memory.

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