 Salem County Veteran Claims Clinic
The Wilmington VA will be hosting a presentation on information regarding eligibility, claims, PACT Act, women's health, homeless services, patient advocate and much more.
Doors open at 4:30pm and leadership to speak at 5:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
Time will be provided for all Veterans, their families, and caregivers in attendance for Q & A.
Salem County Community College 460 Hollywood Ave, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
One-on-One Assistance Available for MyHealtheVet Login Changes
As an enhanced measure to protect your privacy and security, VA is updating the AccessVA log in procedure. In 2025, you’ll have two secure sign-in account options, Login.gov and ID.me, for all VA websites and apps.
The MyHealtheVet sign in option will now be removed after March 4, 2025. You’ll still be able to access your personalized dashboard—you’ll just need to sign in to it with a Login.gov or ID.me account.
If you are Veteran who needs one-on-one assistance, there will be a VA representative at the following time and locations:
Kent County: Sign-In Transition Assistance
When: February 11, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Kent County VA Clinic, 655 South Bay Road, Suite 3C, Dover, DE 19901
Cumberland County: Sign-In Transition Assistance
When: February 19, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Cumberland County VA Clinic, 79 W Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360
Sussex County: Sign-In Transition Assistance
When: February 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sussex County VA Clinic, 21748 Roth Avenue Georgetown, DE 19947
Atlantic County: Sign-In Transition Assistance
When: February 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Atlantic County VA Clinic, 1909 New Road Northfield, NJ 08225
If you need help creating a Login.gov or ID.me account, there are several helpful materials available. Learn more about creating a Login.gov or ID.me account here.
 If you have an urgent medical or mental health question, call a VISN 4 triage nurse at 1-833-835-3874. Our nurse clinical contact center is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
 Using VA Health Connect, Wilmington VA Veterans can call 855-679-0952 to access VA's virtual health care services 24/7 wherever you need it. You can talk to a nurse about your symptoms, meet virtually with a medical provider, refill and renew your medications, manage your primary care appointments, and access tele-emergency care if needed.
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VAFit Program
Introducing the VAFit program! This is a virtual VA-sponsored exercise and wellness program specifically designed to help Veterans improve their overall health through exercise. VAFit is a free program offered to eligible Veterans of all ages and abilities.
This program is led by experienced and skilled physical therapists and occupational therapists to promote safety, functional fitness, and effective carryover of skills.
To participate, a referral from your provider is needed.
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 In the beginning of March, Mailed Fecal Immunochemical Test (MailedFIT) are coming soon to the home of Veterans aged 45-75! MailedFIT provides easy, in-home screening tests for possible signs of colorectal cancer. Learn more here: https://news.va.gov/110302/va-encourages-colorectal-cancer-screening/
The Biden-Harris Administration makes several cancers presumptive for service connection – lowering the burden of proof for Veterans to receive no-cost health care and earned benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is making acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myelomas, myelodysplastic syndromes, myelofibrosis, urinary bladder, ureter, and related genitourinary cancers presumptive for service-connection for:
VA expands access to GI Bill benefits for Veterans who served multiple periods of service
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that — following the 2024 Rudisill Supreme Court decision — it has updated the process for awarding GI Bill benefits. This change means that many Veterans who served multiple periods of military service (for example, Veterans who reenlisted) will be eligible for up to an additional 12 months of education benefits.
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