NEWS for VETERANS Single access point now available for veterans to reach all VA contact centers n The Department of Veterans Affairs launched a single access point to all VA contact centers in order to simplify the process for veterans. The consolidated phone number, 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to serve veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Responding to veteran feedback on the challenges of knowing the right number for VA assistance, 1-800-MyVA411 serves all members of the veteran community seeking information or help. According to the VA, veterans and their families can still reach the Veterans Crisis Line directly by calling 1-800-273-8255 and then pressing 1, by chat or by texting 838255. The White House VA Hotline is also still available at 1-855-948-2311 for veterans and their families to share compliments and concerns. 1-800-MyVA411 provides information on: • COVID-19 updates. • Health care eligibility and enrollment. • VA benefits, such as disability, compensation and pension, education programs, caregiver support, insurance, home loans, and burial headstones and markers. • The nearest VA medical centers, benefits offices or cemeteries to veterans; VA medical center operational updates; and connection to VA medical center operators. • Directory assistance and technical support for VA.gov. • Debt and payment options. When dialing 1-800-MyVA411, callers also have the option of pressing 0 to be immediately connected with a customer service agent to answer questions. DAV and Alpha on the Air... DAV Chapter 10 in Mankato, Minn., and Alpha Media teamed up for the third year to produce six different live radio shows. Each show highlights a different local business, as well as the programs and services offered by DAV. Pictured are DAV National Commander Butch Whitehead (third from right) along with other DAV Minnesota members and the Alpha Media team. I Pledge Allegiance... DAV Blind Veterans National Chapter 1 Commander Leonard Pope (center) gifted a bronze tactile braille American flag plaque to the Department of New Jersey for their tireless work on behalf of blind veterans. On the plaque, the Pledge of Allegiance is printed in braille—a system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers by people who are vision impaired. Receiving the gift on behalf of the department is Department Adjutant Johnnie Walker (left) and Senior Vice Commander Leonard Long. DAV.ORG | DAV | @DAVHQ | DAVHQ | COMPANY/DAVHQ | DISABLEDVETERANS 33
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