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LVMAC Tidbit: VA works to prevent evictions and foreclosures
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will extend the existing moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, as well as extend VA loan forbearance requests, to June 30, because of COVID-19. The current moratorium extensions for evictions and foreclosures were set to end March 31. It is the result of Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit: Have patience with Wilkes-Barre VAMC’s COVID-19 phone system
Wilkes-Barre VAMC’s phone system can not meet the demand. Therefore, its director has extended calling hours to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, using the 570-830-7076 phone number. This is no time for frustration, but instead patience. Unless you live in a cave, you know the system is overwhelmed. https://www.facebook.com/VAWilkesBarre/videos/463208564863480 ### Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit: Wilkes-Barre VAMC “Don’t Call Policy” Ends for COVID-19
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has just announced it is issuing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those 75 and older under the conditions below. No doubt because of special storage requirements, the vaccine will only be issued at the Medical Center itself and not from closer outpatient clinics — not exactly the best option for a 75 year old or, for that matter, anyone who lives in the Lehigh Valley.
However, it is a good step forward; and considering the vaccines are free no matter the source, you have more local options already. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: Congress offers Goldstar Family Fellowship in the local area
In a very real sense, the first qualification for this program is tragic, but the origin of the thinking behind House Resolution 107 of the 116th Congress (2019-2020) is well-meant. “When our servicemembers make the ultimate sacrifice, there is no award, no amount of money or no program that can Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit: Walnut Veterans Memorial has been completed
Walnutport Veterans Memorial has been completed. Well done. Click here for more information: Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council on Thursday, November 19, 2020
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LVMAC Tidbit: VA Asks for COVID-19 Volunteers
As part of fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting volunteers for COVID-19 clinical trials on treatments and vaccines at select VA facilities across the country. Anyone over the age of 18 can volunteer: Veterans, family members and friends. To learn more and to sign up Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit: PA-wide Town Hall with Under-Secretary for VA Benefits
Posted by Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council on Saturday, November 14, 2020