Richard E. Seeley – AMVETS Post 38 Service Officer
These are the Priority Groups that Veterans are categorized in. They bring their DD214 to Eligibility at the VAMC Martinsburg. Below are the Priority Groups:

Priority Group 1: Veterans with VA-rated service-connected disabilities that are 50% or more disabling; Veterans determined by VA to be unemployable due to service-connected conditions

Priority Group 2: Veterans with VA-rated service-connected disabilities that are 30% or 40% disabling

Priority Group 3: Veterans who are Former Prisoners of War (POWs), Veterans awarded a Purple Heart medal; Veterans whose discharge was for a disability that was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty; Veterans with VA-rated service-connected disabilities 10% or 20% that is disabling; Veterans awarded special eligibility classification under Title 38, U.S.C., Section 1151, “benefits for individuals disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation”

Priority Group 4: Veterans who are receiving aid and attendance or housebound benefits from VA, Veterans who have been determined by VA to be catastrophically disabled.

Priority Group 5: Non-service-connected veterans and non-compensable service-connected veterans rated as 0% disabled by VA and whose annual income and net worth are below the VA pension benefits national income threshold; Veterans receiving VA pension benefits; Veterans eligible for Medicaid programs

Priority Group 6: World War I veterans; Compensable 0% service-connected veterans; Veterans exposed to Ionizing Radiation during atmospheric testing or during the occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Project 112/SHAD participants; Veterans who served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998 as follows: Veterans discharged from active duty on or after January 28, 2003, who were enrolled as of January 28, 2008 and veterans who apply for enrollment after January 28, 2008, for 5 years post discharge; Veterans discharged from active duty before January 28, 2003, who apply for enrollment after January 28, 2008, until January 27, 2011.

Priority Group 7: Veterans with income and/or net worth above the VA national income threshold and income below the geographic income threshold who agree to pay co-pays.

Priority Group 8: Veterans with income and/or net worth above the VA national income threshold and the geographic income threshold who agree to pay co-pays..

Sub-priority a: Non-compensable 0% service-connected veterans enrolled as of January 16, 2003, and who have remained enrolled since that date.

Sub-priority c: Non-service-connected veterans enrolled as of January 16, 2003, and who have remained enrolled since that date

Sub-priority e**: Non-compensable 0% service-connected veterans applying for enrollment after January 16, 2003.

Sub-priority g**: Non-service-connected veterans applying for enrollment after January 16, 2003 ✯

Richard Seeley can help you with your claims for disability, compensations, or pensions. In addition to the VAMC Martinsburg, there are 7 Community Based Outpatient Clinics that serve the Veterans. Locations are: Cumberland, Fort Detrick, Franklin, Hagerstown, Petersburg, Stephens City, and Harrisonburg.
If you need to reach the crisis line 24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line  800-273-8255 Press 1.
If you need to reach the State of West Virginia, Department of Veterans Assistance: MARTINSBURG CONTACT dAVID (rOBBIE) rOBINSON AT:
115 Aikens Center
Suite 17
Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone: 304-267-0040
Counties Served: Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties
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There are many new benefits for enrolled Veterans included in the Mission Act.
Under the VA MISSION Act of 2018, VA will:  Continue to provide you with an excellent health care experience  Deliver the right care, at the right time, at the right place  Continue to offer care through telehealth in your home, in a VA facility, or in the community; and  Provide more options for health care, including community care and urgent/walk-in care. For more information on the VA MISSION Act of 2018, please visit www.missionact.VA.gov.
The VA will provide transportation to get to the VA Medical Center for medical and psychological care.
If you have any questions about the above services, please do not hesitate to call me: 304-671-1517 or email me at RichardESeeley@gmail.com.

WorkForceWV normally has a  Veteran Representative  here in Martinsburg.  They are a great source of information and provide assistance to veterans looking to enter the workforce or to reenter it.

They are currently working to hire a Veteran Representative.  Temporarily this service is currently being provided by the local office.

WorkForce West Virginia

200 Viking Way

Martinsburg, WV 25401

Ph: (304) 267-0065

www.workforcewv.org

The link above will take you to the Veterans job seekers link on the Workforce West Virginia website.  For other needs, call the number of the local office and ask for the Veterans Representative.

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.  Many veterans were exposed to this substance during their service.  Here is a useful link for veterans suffering from Mesothelioma.

pleuralmesothelioma.com/cancer/

Financial Relief & Discount Guide For Veterans With Disabilities

Useful link for Veterans with Disabilities

Information from the Alternative to Meds Center.

Click HERE

The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes has complied a comprehensive directory of resources for veterans and their families.

Click HERE

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