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Town Hall In Alpharetta Focusing On Veterans Benefits

The town hall will give attendees a chance to learn about changes to the GI Bill, and Blue Water Navy Act and Solid Start program.

ALPHARETTA, GA — Veterans Benefits Administration Under Secretary for Benefits Paul R. Lawrence will host a town hall from 4-5 p.m. on March 5 at the American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road in Alpharetta.

The town hall meeting will focus on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including changes to the GI Bill, launch of Blue Water Navy Act and Solid Start program, along with other new initiatives.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration is charged with informing service members, veterans, survivors, dependents and eligible beneficiaries about the benefits and services to which they may be eligible. As part of its mission, Veterans Benefits Administration develops and delivers a continuum of effective, customer-focused outreach programs, activities and content that engages and empowers diverse service members, veterans, families and survivors to understand how to access and apply for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services. Key benefit areas of focus include access to health care; disability compensation and pension; loan guaranty benefits; vocational rehabilitation and employment; education assistance; insurance; and memorial benefits at any time in a veteran's life.

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