How Do I Contact Veterans Affairs About My Father Who Served in WWII?
Veterans Affairs provides a wide range of benefits for retired and discharged members of the armed services. The goal of the program is to ensure that veterans of the military receive education, medical care or financial service that enhance their quality of life. World War II veterans are eligible for pension payments, home loans, benefits for their spouses or children, medical treatment, insurance and burial benefits. It is important to know what department in Veterans Affairs to contact to inquire about such aid.
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Dial 1-800-827-1000 if your father is at least 10% disabled as a result of his service during World War II. You can also call this number to inquire about home loan packages, dependents' and survivors' benefits or burial reimbursement.
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Obtain health care or treatment for your father by calling 1-877-222-8387.
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Enroll your father into a life insurance program by dialing 1-800-419-1473.
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Tips & Warnings
The "Inquiry Routing and Information Systems" subpage of the Veterans Affairs website contains a directory to regional facilities in your area, as well as a link providing additional explanation of the available benefits.
