Farming Workshop June 12 at Pleasant Lane Farm in Latrobe

Veterans and military are invited to a Veteran Farming Workshop June 12 at Pleasant Lane Farm in Latrobe, Westmoreland County. The theee-generation family dairy farm is home to The Creamery, the region’s newest artisan cheese facility. Attendees...

Updated Office Hours

March 31, 2020

Due to COVID 19 the Westmoreland County Department of Veteran Affairs office will not be offering in-person services until further notice.  We are available to assist via phone, email, and mail.

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Reminder for Veterans to Review, Update Benefits They Have Earned

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

Veterans' GI Bill benefits to continue during COVID-19 pandemic

President Trump signed into law S. 3503, March 21, which will enable the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue providing the same level of education benefits to students having to take courses online due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Regional Offices closed to the public starting March 19

Regional offices will remain open, but no longer accept walk-ins for claims assistance, scheduled appointments, counseling and other in-person services. This decision protects older Veterans and those with underlying conditions as well as our employees.

New Procedures at VA National Cemeteries due to COVID-19

All Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemeteries are open and will continue to provide interments for Veterans and eligible individuals. However, the National Cemetery Administration is continuing to adjust its services in light of the best pra...

VA HEALTHCARE–VISN 4 2019 ANNUAL REPORT

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5 Things You Need to Know About the Widows Tax Repeal Included in the NDAA

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War Related Illness and Injury Study Center

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VA introduces new direct deposit options for Veterans, beneficiaries

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VA Direct Deposit News Release

VA Direct Deposit Fact Sheet

Blue Water NAVY Communications Toolkit

Please follow the links below for more information on the NAVY Blue Water Act.

Blue Water Navy Communications Toolkit

NAVY Blue Water Topline Report

Having a VA Disability Rating Doesn't Prevent You from Serving in the Military

There are many myths about having a Department of Veterans Affairs' disability rating and serving in the military. The most common is that, if you have a VA disability rating, you can never serve in the military again.

Military Medals

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military decorations from various conflicts.