6 services in Berks County. The county’s accredited service officers file VA claims and the state’s veterans programs and arrange burial honors, all free. Never pay anyone to apply.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs runs the Educational Gratuity Program, which pays money toward school costs for the children of wartime veterans who have a…
From Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Jonestown
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs runs the Lickdale Veterans' Outreach Center in Jonestown, where veterans and their families have a convenient, in-person way to meet with…
From Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Countywide
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps make sure veterans in the state receive a proper military burial, and it pays a stipend to veterans organizations that perform…
From Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
The Honor Guard of American Legion Ray A. Master Post 217 in Topton performs military honors, called the "Final Salute," at the graveside of a veteran who has died. The Final Salute is a send-off for…
From American Legion Ray A. Master Post 217
Topton
American Legion Ray A. Master Post 217 in Topton has a post service officer who takes questions about VA benefits from veterans and their dependents. To ask about VA benefits for a veteran or a…
From American Legion Ray A. Master Post 217
Annville · Taking applications
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville buries eligible veterans, their spouses and certain dependent children, and it has space available to accommodate casketed and cremated remains. Burial in…
From Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
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