Handbook of Federal Benefits

A HANDBOOK for FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS has been updated with the latest data and is now available for $3.70 postpaid. The 96 page booklet describes such VA benefits as medical care, education, compensation, pension, Life insurance, home loan guarantee, vocational rehabilitation and burial assistance.

To obtain this booklet, send your check or money order in the amount of $3.70 to:

SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS
US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20402-9325

The stock number to order is ISBN 0-16-036128
The book can be order with a credit card by dialing (202) 512-1800 or FAX (202) 512-2250

Service Medals

You must write asking for the Medals to be issued to you and you MUST include a copy of both sides of your DISCHARGE PAPERS. This service is available to veterans and relatives of deceased veterans.

Here is a FORM you can print out and use.

New 800 Numbers for VA GRAVE INFORMATION

The Department of Veterans Affairs now has a TOLL FREE NUMBER where you can inquire about headstones for veterans or other questions regarding grave marker programs.

The new system will greatly enhance the ability to get answers to customers who need them quickly. By calling 1-800-687-6947 you can connect to VA's National Cemetery Systems, Office of Memorials Programs in Washington, DC. This line operates from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Service representatives can now supply immediate information about status of applications, headstones or marker delivery and general information about the Memorial Programs.

VFW MEMBERSHIP OK'd FOR POST KOREAN WAR VETERANS

For the first time since 1936, Congress has changed the VFW congressional charter. They have amended the charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to allow more that 1.8 million veterans who served in Korea since the end of that war to join the VFW.