The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) in Pennsylvania has been instrumental in connecting thousands of veterans with new benefits, particularly those resulting from the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The DMVA emphasizes the importance of veterans having their military paperwork readily available, such as the DD-214 discharge form, to expedite the claims process. The department offers free assistance to veterans in locating their documentation and encourages all Pennsylvania veterans to sign up for the DMVA Veterans Registry to stay informed about available state benefits and services.
Benefits have expanded in recent years, including the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, making it even more important for veterans to connect with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and receive the benefits they have earned while in uniform, according to a press release.
Graham said that DMVA could not have assisted so many veterans if their military paperwork was not in order. The easiest way to manage military documents is to make sure they are filed in a safe place immediately upon leaving the military.
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