2019 July Veteran Benefits Resource Workshop

You are invited to attend the 2019 July Benefit Resource Workshop for Veterans, military service members, family members, and service providers on 7/19/19 (Friday).

This free workshop is to provide updated information about federal benefits for Veterans and their family members, and increase Veterans' and their families' access to these benefits. The workshop also provide valuable information for service providers who are currently working with Veterans, military service members and their family or are interested to learn more about benefit resources for Veterans and their family members. 

​7/19/19 (Friday) 12:15pm to 4:00pm.
at Mather VA Medical Center Building
650 Auditorium
Lunch provided. Workshop check-in and lunch will start at 12:15pm.

You are going to learn updated information about:

• Federal benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors such as service dog for disabled Veterans, change of discharge status, and tips for applying for Veteran preference points for government job positions
• Tips for filing VA disability claim related to military sexual trauma such as preparation for the challenging issues during the claim process and effective ways how to handle the required medical examination process
• The Claim Process related to military sexual trauma after the claim has been submitted to Veterans Benefits Administration and the role of Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator in the claim process
• The Homeless Expedite VA Disability Claim Process and the role of the Homeless Coordinator in facilitating homeless Veterans to access VA benefits
• Educational Benefits for Veterans and Family Members
• VA healthcare services such as eligibility and enrollment process, medically related travel benefits, healthcare services for eight priority group, VA Mission Act (new legislation passed by Congress) and management of financial hardship for VA healthcare copayment
• RRUFF service dog training program for disabled Veterans

Registration is required to attend the workshop (https://2019benefitresourceworkshop.eventbrite.com). For more information, please contact Rebecca Stallworth at 916-366-5453 or email at rebecca.stallworth@va.gov. Looking forward to seeing you at the Benefit Resource Workshop for Veterans, Military Service Members, Family Members and Service Providers.