WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) announced the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has reached more than
one million Veterans and family members through telephone town hall meetings
held with states across the country.
The weekly meetings highlight VA benefits and give
beneficiaries an opportunity to communicate directly with VA Under Secretary
for Benefits Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D.
“The town hall meetings are an effective way to interact
with Veterans and their beneficiaries,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie.
“Outreach to Veterans is part of our mission and making sure they know about
the benefits they have earned is one of the ways we deliver our promise to them.”
Lawrence, who briefs listeners and takes questions from
callers, conducts the meetings to ensure Veterans have accurate and up-to-date
information. As of June 16, VBA has conducted 25 tele-town halls.
The briefings include updates about VA’s response to
COVID-19 and the GI Bill along with the launch of Blue Water Navy Act, Solid
Start program and other new initiatives to include the Veterans Benefits
Banking Program — helping Veterans to understand and access all services and
benefits earned. Veterans and family members are encouraged to join and ask
questions about their benefits at 844-227-7557.
Lawrence will continue the telephone town hall meetings
sharing steps VA is taking to support Veterans and keep employees safe during
the COVID-19 pandemic.
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