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Veterans Services
Veterans may suffer serious health problems as a result of their service, including addiction, depression and physical health. In knowing so, Simmons Hanly Conroy has created a dedicated resource page to provide information on resources that help support our heroes.
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These resources include the Veterans Affairs (VA) to help find medical care or counseling, mental health organizations such as the Veterans Crisis Line and non-profit veteran support organizations such as the Wounded Warriors Project, Disabled American Veterans and the Joshua Chamberlain Society.
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Click on the link below for more information.
mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-and-veterans/
The Tri-County Veterans Service Office serves Gilliam, Sherman and Wheeler County veterans and their families.
Duties & Services
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Compensation payments for service connected disabilities
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Pension payments to war-time veterans
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Veterans health care
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Survivor's benefits
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Education benefits
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Home loan assistance
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Vocational rehabilitation
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Certified Assister for the Oregon Health Plan
Walk-ins are welcome. Home visits can be arranged by appointment.
Locations:
Tuesday - Wheeler County; Wheeler Family Services Bldg, Fossil
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Walk-in 8am to noon (closed noon to 1:00 pm)
Ph. 541-705-0051
Wednesday - Sherman County; Senior & Community Center, Moro
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Walk-in 8am to noon (closed noon to 1:00 pm)
Ph. 5541-705-0051
Thursday - Gilliam County; Gilliam County Courthouse, Condon
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Walk-in 8am to noon (closed noon to 1:00 pm)
Ph. 541-705-0051
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VA Home Loan Centers
For more information 888-573-4496
Links https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/
Or view state page https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/oregon-va-home-loan-limits/
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https://www.medicalalert.org/best-medical-alert-systems/does-va-pay-for-medical-alert-systems/.
Contact Information
Eric Akin
Jeanne E. Burch Family Services Building
401 Fourth Street
Fossil, OR 97830
Call for an appointment
Cell Phone: (541) 705-0051
Email: veteranservice@co.sherman.or.us
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 365
Moro, OR 97039
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