BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) Veterans Outreach "ROVER" program will visit Battle Mountain Dec. 18 so veterans and family members will be able to meet with a Veterans Service Officer to learn about benefits and services they may be eligible for but unaware of.
"We ask local businesses, city officials and anyone willing to help us spread the word to post a flier at their location or download and email the flier to their personal network," said Director Kat Miller.
To download; go to the NDVS ROVER page at http://www.veterans.nv.gov/rover.html to find the ROVER schedule and scroll down to the date of the event, which will be held at the Battle Mountain Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veterans and family members can make an appointment to meet with a Veterans Service Officer to discuss their benefits and pre-scheduled appointments are suggested. Walk-in appointments are welcome but can only be seen as time permits.
"Appointments at some recent locations have filled up prior to the date," said Program Supervisor Scott Fincher. "With help from the community, the word has been getting out and we really encourage veterans or family members to consider making an appointment in advance."
To schedule an advance appointment, contact Pamela at (775) 688-1653 or Barbara at (775) 321-4880.
Veterans are advised to bring a copy of their DD-214 discharge document, current VA paperwork, medical information and banking account information.
If the claim involves dependents, bring birth certificates, current and prior marriage certificates, divorce decrees and Social Security numbers.
The ROVER program is funded by donations to the Veterans Gift Account that is supported by the Nevada Veterans License Plate Program.
With mission-focused employees, NDVS is responsible for the administration of two state Veterans Memorial Cemeteries, a state Veterans Home and a statewide Veterans Service Officer program.
NOVS is instrumental in connecting Nevada's veterans and their families with benefits and assistance from both the state and federal government.
For more information, call (866) 630-VETS or visit www.veterans.nv.gov.[[In-content Ad]]
