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Huntington Regional Office
March 2021
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Huntington Regional Office Status
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The Huntington VA Regional Office (RO) is maintaining all business operations and is open to the public by appointment only. To schedule an appointment with a member of the Public Contact team, visit Wait While, our online scheduling portal or call (304)-399-9205. To schedule an appointment with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, call (304)-399-9300. Veterans scheduled for hearings with either Board of Veterans Appeals or RO staff will be contacted by the appropriate party for an appointment.
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Huntington RO Honors Vietnam Veterans
The fourth anniversary of National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29th. More than 36,000 West Virginians served in the Vietnam War. Huntington Regional Office employees unite with the rest of the nation to offer gratitude to all Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC continues to contact Veterans age 55+, those who receive chemotherapy or dialysis, and transplant patients for vaccination appointments.
If you are 55 or older, or are considered high risk, please call (304)-429-6741, ext 3114, to arrange a vaccination appointment.
VA eligible Veterans of any age that are considered Essential Workers (workers in manufacturing facilities, grocery stores, educational settings, postal workers, etc) can now receive a vaccination. Call (304)-429-6741, ext 7444, to arrange an appointment
If you do not meet the above criteria, there is no need to call at this time. You will be contacted when it is time for you to be scheduled for your vaccination.
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Veteran Readiness & Employment
If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness & Employment can help. This program helps you explore employment options and address training needs. Visit us on the web to learn more.
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eBenefits Migrating to VA.gov
VA is migrating eBenefits to VA.gov. The majority of VBA features in eBenefits have been moved to VA.gov with the final features transitioning by the end of April 2021.
Most key features are currently only available at VA.gov and include: filing a claim, claim status, Chapter 36, direct deposit, payment history and uploading evidence.
VBA will provide guidance to all eBenefits users (Veterans, service members, spouses, care givers and other stakeholders) to visit VA.gov to create a new credential using the ID.me site provided on VA.gov.
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Veteran Crisis LIne
Connect with the Veteran Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs, many of whom are Veterans themselves. This free support is confidential, available 24 hours a day and serves Veterans, Service Members, National Guard & Reserve, and family and friends.
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Fighting the Flu Together
Getting your flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. Veterans enrolled in VA health care can receive a no-cost flu shot at over 60,000 community locations. Find the nearest location to get your flu shot today!
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