WELCOME TO THE KANSAS COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE

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Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) remains committed to honoring the nearly 190,000 Veterans that call Kansas home by assisting them and their Families with navigating the network of state and federal Veteran benefits and being their advocates, ensuring they receive the benefits to which they are entitled.

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PACT Act Resource Mtg (December 9, 2023, 0930-1230)

Who - ALL VETERANS and SURVIVING SPOUSES INVITED!

When - December 9, 2023; 0930-1230

What - PACT Act Briefing, Q&A, Enrollment, Claims, Toxic Exposure Info

Where -Topeka VA Medical Center

2200 SW Gage Blvd, Bldg 24 Rec Hall (enter East Door to Bldg 24)

Topeka, KS 66622

DON’T MISS THE LAST PACT ACT Resource Meeting of 2023!

The PACT Act, passed in August 2022 and expands ELIGIBLITY to VA Health Care AND VA Disability Claims for many conditions (similar to Worker's Compensation) for Veterans who served in Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post 9-11 era.

Surviving Spouses of these same Veterans may be eligible to submit a Survivor's claim, depending on the status of their Veteran and their passing.  Bring your DD Form 214.

Please mark your calendars and come to learn about the details of the PACT Act, Enroll in VA Health Care on site, and File or Update your VA Disability or Survivor Claim on site!

GET INFORMATION ON:

+VA Health Care Eligibility & Enrollment

+Veterans Service Reps for VA Disability Claims

+Toxic Exposures information

+Presumptive Conditions

For more information:

VA.GOV/PACT

Facebook: VAEasternKansasHCS

Call 785.559.8190

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Wreaths Across America

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 am.  Join us at one of our four State Veterans Cemeteries as we Remember and Honor the fallen. 

Deadline for donating wreaths is Friday, November 17th.  Wreath donations may also be dropped off at one of our four State Veterans Cemeteries admin office, or in the white drop box located by the front entries.

If you are interested in donating a wreath, please go to https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/.

Select number of wreaths you would like to donate and in the location box enter the Kansas Veterans Cemetery code (below)

Fort Riley/Manhattan - KSVCFR

Fort Dodge - KSSOHC

Winfield - KSCCVW

WaKeeney - KSVCWA

Thank you for your continued support.

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Phone IN AN EMOTIONAL CRISIS AND NEED HELP

If you are a Veteran in emotional crisis and need help RIGHT NOW, call 988,

available 24/7, and tell them you are a Veteran. All calls are confidential.


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