Veterans will be able to explore benefits and new eligibility at the virtual event.

Virtual event to connect Veterans to new benefits

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Military families will have a three-day opportunity to explore Veterans benefits and new eligibility requirements at a one-stop-virtual-shop. From Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, between the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Delaware vets can take advantage of 1-on-1 assistance and can connect with Veterans Affairs, state and community partners to obtain claim status updates, file claims, enroll in …

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Cemetery pay raises, hiring Vet families among VA topics

Sam HautGovernment, Headlines

The Delaware Commission of Veteran Affairs plans to change the state’s definition of veteran to include officers working at two federal agencies, and also will lower the commission status of Korean War Veterans groups, now that their last chapter has closed. The group on Tuesday also discussed pay for state Veterans Cemetery workers and whether rules should be changed so …