Dole VA Medical Center
WICHITA — Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is hosting an event to assist Veterans living in north-central Kansas with understanding VA services available to them, getting enrolled for VA health care, and to begin the process of filing disability claims.
“Including Saline and surrounding counties, there are more than 4,000 veterans in northcentral Kansas who are not enrolled for VA health care,” said Jeff Herndon, public affairs officer for Dole VA. “About 2,400 of them reside in Saline County, so we’re coming there to ensure veterans are receiving every benefit they have earned. We want to make it as easy as possible for them to get enrolled.”
The outreach event is being hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America. It will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 23, at the Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue, in Salina.
Representatives from Dole VA’s Health Benefits department, Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA), and service officers from Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) will be available throughout the designated time to process actions.
Veterans should bring a copy of their DD-214 and most-recent tax return to expedite enrollment and claims. Dependents and family members of veterans are also invited to attend.
Questions can be directed to Dole VA’s outreach coordinator at 316-685-2221 (toll free 888-878-6881), ext. 53486.