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In this Update:
June 23: Veteran Service Officer Day
My office hosts monthly Veteran Service Officer Days to help veterans and their loved ones navigate and apply for benefits earned through military service. Our next scheduled date is Tuesday, June 23rd, in my Mahanoy City Office. For an appointment, please call (570) 773-0891. Improving Access to Education and Training Benefits
Claims for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make an official review of entitlements will no longer be needed by any veteran seeking more information regarding education and training benefits granted under the 2024 Supreme Court Rudisill decision. While the VA had previously notified 380,000 veterans of the need for them to submit a claim, a claim for an official decision on entitlement will not be required of them or any other veteran to learn more about their benefits. Eligibility for two different education programs has also been extended due to another federal court decision for certain veterans who served for a single obligated period of sufficient length. More information can be found here. Booking a Trip in 2026?
Are you looking for the family trip of your dreams? Authorized military ticket and travel offices offer a variety of travel and recreational services, including travel planning assistance, information about local attractions and discounted tickets to various attractions and events. Discounts are offered on tickets to Busch Gardens, Disney World, Universal Studios and more! For booking, contact or visit a local Leisure Travel Service or Ticket Office:
Fourth Annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration
The fourth annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration to honor the service, sacrifice and contributions of women who have served in the U.S. military will be held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol June 10 at 11:30 a.m. The virtual display will be available online here beginning June 8. Read more about this special commemoration. Requiring Public Schools to Display the POW/MIA Flag
The Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 835 which would require all Pennsylvania public schools already displaying the American flag to also display the POW/MIA flag. The POW/MIA flag is a powerful symbol recognizing and honoring the courageous men and women of the Armed Forces who remain prisoners of war or missing in action. By displaying this flag, schools also demonstrate their commitment to supporting military families and educating students about the importance of service. Read more about Senate Bill 835. Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension Program
Qualifying veterans can apply through their County Director of Veterans Affairs to receive $150 per month through Pennsylvania’s Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension program. Applicants must have been a Pennsylvania resident upon entering the military; have received Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions discharge; have a service-connected injury or incurred a disease resulting in the loss or loss of use of two or more extremities; and have at least a 40% or higher disability rating compensation rating in each limb as determined and certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Find your County Director of Veterans Affairs here. Improving Veteran Access to Homeownership
All veterans, service members and surviving spouses applying for a VA-backed home loan can now obtain their active Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in real-time through the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app. A COE verifies eligibility for the VA Home Loan Program to lenders. |
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