Helpful Web Sites and Telephone Numbers

VETERANS ADMINISTRATIONS WEBSITES

• Veterans Administration Home Page
• VA Facility locator
• Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
• VA Benefits - Apply on-line
  NOTE:  When completing an on-line application the Veteran must ensure that a copy is maintained for personal file system.  A VA form 21-22, Appointment of Representation (POA) should also be completed and filed.  A POA should be used so that the veteran has an additional organization helping with claims or processes. Contact your Local VSO for additional information.
• Survivor Benefits
• Home Loans
• Veteran Service Organizations
• VA FORMS – on-line
• VA Health Care
• My Health E-Vet 
• Vet Success
• Military Service History Pocket Card

 DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS WEBSITES

• South Dakota Division of Military & Veterans Affairs - 1-877-579-0015
• South Dakota County / Tribal Veteran Service Officers
• State Veteran Service Offices
• South Dakota Veterans Home

 MILITARY RECORDS – Service Records, Medical Records, Awards

• National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
• NPRC Alternate Record Source
• NPRC Replacement Awards and Medals

Common Organizations within Lake County

• Chester SD
  American Legion Post 136
• Madison SD
  American Legion Post 25
  Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2638
• Nunda SD
  American Legion Post 105
• Wentworth SD
  American Legion Post 161
• Ramona SD
  American Legion Post 216

• American Legion (AL)
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
• Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)   

 Links of Interest and Contact Information:

• U.S. VETERAN RESOURCES
• GOVERNMENT BENEFITS SEARCH    

• Selective Service
• Stars & Stripes
• Awards and Ribbons
• Recreation Centers

• Agent Orange
• Gulf War
• DEERS   1-800-538-9552   (831) 583-2500

• SOCIAL SECURITY
• MEDICARE

Armed Forces Homepages

• Army
• Navy
• Marines
• Coast Guard
• Air Force
• Department of Defense

Reserves

• Army
• Navy
• Marines
• Air Force

National Guard

• Army
• Air Force
• South Dakota National Guard
• South Dakota Army Guard
• South Dakota Air Guard   

Tri-Care   

• Tri-Care
• Tricare West   1-877-874-2273
• Tricare for Life   1-866-773-0404
• Tricare Senior Pharmacy  1-877-363-6337
• Tricare Mail Order Pharmacy   1-866-363-8667
• Tricare Retail Pharmacy   1-866-363-8779

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