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OUR MISSION: Veteran's Advocacy

“We are the state agency that assists former and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents in preparing claims for and securing such compensation, hospitalization, educations and vocational training, and other benefits or privileges to which they may be entitled under Federal or state law or regulation by reason of the service in the military”

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
Beginning September 6, 2011 the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs office hours will be changing to: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Videos for Sale
The Department has two training videos titled: "The Walking Wounded" and "Transmission on Transition". These are excellent for training purposes. They are $10.00 each. Call for details.

Veterans Service Organizations Help You File Your VA Claims For FREE!!!

Do not pay for this service when VA Accredited Organizations will do this for FREE!!! NATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Generations and Veterans Summit
March 28th to the 30th. The 30th is a special Veterans orriented day. Held at the Salt Palace in Salt lake City. Mental Health Professional assisting Veterens should consider attending the training. For more information, call 801-326-2372

Veterans Crisis Line

If you are, or know, a Veteran who wants to hurt yourself, please call the VA Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Click here for more information

KUED is Looking for Vietnam Veterans to Interview for a TV Documentary

For more information please contact Rick Randle at 801-652-9770, or Sally Shaum at 801-581-6640

VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with Presumptive Agent Orange Exposure

For more information >>Click here

Veteran Status Now Available on Utah Drivers Licenses & ID's

Begining July 1, 2011 you can have 'VETERAN' put on your state drivers license or ID. Simply take your DD-214 that shows an 'Honorable' discharge to your nearest Drivers License office and pay any renewal fees.
>>more info >>Sample License and ID with veteran

The Utah Veterans and Military Employment Coalition

The Utah Veterans and Military Employment Coalition will serve as principal coordination point of contact for employment events and opportunities for veterans, reservists and their spouses. For more information contact our office at 801-326-2372 >>news story

2011 VA Handbook for Veterans, Dependents, & Survivors

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Discounted Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans

Beginning immediately the Utah Division of Wildlife will be giving discounted fishing licenses to Disabled Veterans. To find out more Click >Fishing Discount

The Utah Veterans Voice Newspaper
It is a quarterly newspaper focusing on issues that affect Veterans. It is available for subscription or Download Winter 2012 issue. You may also view past issues.

George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City Health Care System

Get connected! Stay Informed! VA Salt Lake City Health Care System wants to keep Veterans up to date with VA happenings. Visit us at www.saltlakecity.va.gov to learn more about new VA programs, patient care information, upcoming events, local and national VA news, and an array of other useful information.

Request the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs

If you would like us to present information on Veterans Benefits to your group, such as a Veterans Organization, A military Unit, a Senior Center etc, please contact us by e-mail with your request. Please include the date or dates you would like the briefing, a time and location, type of organization you are and approximate number of people attending. We can arrange to have representatives travel across the state to present an overview of state and federal Veterans Benefits and offer assistance in applying for these benefits." Send requests to: veterans@utah.gov

Important Information for Veterans who may have been affected by the theft of VA equipment containing personal data in 2006

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Commonly Used Numbers

VA Regional Office 1-800-827-1000
VA Medical Center 1-800-613-4012 or local 582-1565
VA Medical Center Enrollment Office 801-584-2585
Pharmacy Refills 801-584-2525
VA Education Line 1-888-442-4551
VA Home Loan Office 1-888-244-6711
Salt Lake City Veterans Nursing Home 801-584-1900
George E Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home 801-334-4300
Veterans Cemetery 801-254-9036
Vet Center, Provo 801-377-1117
Vet Center, Salt Lake 801-584-1294
24 Hour RCS Combat Call Center 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)
Champ VA 1-800-733-8387

Veteran's Service Organizations

American Legion (AL) 801-326-2380
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) 801-326-2375
Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) 801-326-2471
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) (801)-326-2385

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