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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Military Share Food Distribution

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The St. Vincent De Paul Society, with the support of the Westmoreland Food Bank, will host a Military Share food distribution program at 

Our Lady of Grace Church1011 Mount Pleasant Rd Greensburg, PA 15601

Wednesday April 19, 2023 between ...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: February 23, 2023

Veterans can now access their disability benefit decisions online

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February 23, 2023WASHINGTON — Veterans can now access their disability benefit claim decision notice letters electronically on VA.gov, empowering them to quickly and easily see their disability decisions.

Before this option was available, Veteran...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: February 15, 2023

Department of Human Services in Westmoreland County Announces First Ever Coordinated Entry System

Diverse group of people with words Westmoreland County Department of Human Services Department

This Coordinated Entry System will begin with the County’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) partnering with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and PA 211 Southwest (211). The Base Service Unit (the entry way into ment...

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Human Services
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Veterans in Suicidal Crisis Can Go to any VA or Non-VA Health Care Facility for Free Emergency Care

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Including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

NACVSO Issues Details on Recent Changes for Those Affected by Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune

Julian C Smith Hall, Camp Lejeune

On August 10th of this year, President Biden signed into law the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 which granted broad relief to veterans suffering the effects of exposure to toxic chemicals from a range of sources including burn pits. This Act gives benefits...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 27, 2021

Veterans: Get Your Flu Shot Today!

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Eligible, enrolled Veterans can get a FREE flu shot at VA Pittsburgh

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Posted on: October 27, 2021

Mary's Market Emergency Food Pantry

Food Pantry Items

Mary's Market provides canned goods to Veterans who don't always have access to food

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Posted on: January 19, 2022

Volunteer DAV Van Drivers Urgently Needed

Volunteer DAV Van Drivers Needed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matthew Zamosky, Director of Veterans AffairsWestmoreland County724.830.3530   [email protected]

Greensburg, January 19, 2022—Volunteer van drivers are urgently needed for Westmoreland County&am...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: March 17, 2021

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

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The Accreditation Search Index, provides state-by-state contact information, as well as a downloadable list, of Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representatives, attorneys and claims agents who stand ready to assist with preparing VA claims in an ethic...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: March 2, 2021

Virtual Treatment for Veterans Dealing with Substance Use

Teletherapy for Veterans

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.

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Posted on: November 12, 2020

Delays in Obtaining Military Documents for Eligibility Determinations

Dear Funeral Directors:

We are asking for your assistance. As you may be aware, the government’s primary repository for military personnel records, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), has been closed to the public since March due to the...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: May 7, 2020

Reminder for Veterans to Review, Update Benefits They Have Earned

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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

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Posted on: February 13, 2020

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center

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War Related Illness and Injury Study CenterClick on the link below for more info.


Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: February 4, 2020

Military Medals

Search our Unclaimed Property database for
military decorations from various conflicts.

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