Watro Offers Free Assistance to Area Veterans in Hazleton
HAZLETON – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) reminds veterans living in the 116th Legislative District that he hosts outreach days at his Hazleton office every month. The free sessions are by appointment only.
“I am pleased to be able to provide this assistance program through the American Legion to my fellow veterans and their family members,” said Watro. “They are encouraged to take advantage of this free service that can connect them with the benefits to which they are entitled or answer any questions they may have regarding veterans assistance programs.”
The veterans outreach program is available on the second Tuesday of each month and on the fourth Wednesday every other month.
On those days, American Legion Department Service Officer William McGovern will be available to meet with veterans or their dependents. Veterans do not need to be an American Legion member to take part in the program.
Veterans interested in scheduling an appointment should please call 570-453-1344. Watro’s office is located at
145 E. Broad St., Suite 1, in downtown Hazleton.
The department service officer can provide help with the following issues:
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Compensation and pension claims.
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Enrollment in the VA health care system.
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Military personnel and medical records.
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Education benefits.
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Burial and survivor benefits.
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State benefits.
Representative Dane Watro
116th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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717.260.6474
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