Veterans Affairs

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

The Washington County Veterans Affairs Office strives to ensure that our county veterans and their dependents receive the benefits to which they have earned through their service to our great country. We will help them discover the benefits to which they are entitled and assist them with the application process for those benefits as established by federal and state regulations.

Over 1.2 million soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, and coast guardsmen have made the ultimate sacrifice to our great nation. We thank them for our freedom and dedicate the work we do in their memory.

ABOUT US:

The Washington County Veterans Affairs Office has 3 full time accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSO). aWe are proud to say that there are over 15,000 veterans that consider Washington County their home.

You can find more information about programs and services available below. It is our pleasure to serve.

Please call 724-228-6865 for more information.

CONTACT US:

Angie Mattes, Director and VSO
95 West Beau Street, Suite 300
Washington, PA 15301

Phone: 724-228-6865
Fax: 724-228-6872

Leigh Mawhinney, VSO

Phone: 724-228-6865
Fax: 724-987-5230

John Sopiak, VSO

Phone: 724-228-6865
Fax: 724-987-4867

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What benefits are available to me?

There are many possible benefits available to you and possibly your immediate family members, including, but not limited to: • Disability compensation for injuries and illnesses caused, incurred, or aggravated while serving in the Armed Forces. These conditions must be chronic. • Non-service connected pension • Homebound • Aid and attendance • Education • Life insurance • Home loans • Vocational rehabilitation • Dependent Indemnity Compensation (DIC) • VA medical enrollment • Counseling • Burial benefits • Tax exemption Some benefits are based on a veteran’s time and dates in service. Not all veterans are entitled to the same benefits.

Do I qualify/who is a veteran?

The US Code of Federal Regulations (Title 38) defines the term “veteran” as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. For VA purposes; however, there are exceptions, so a person who received an other than honorable conditions discharge should check with a Veterans Service Officer to see what, if any, benefits are available. Current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty by a federal order and completed the full period for which they were called or ordered to active duty may be eligible for VA benefits as well.

Do I need to make an appointment to see a Veterans Service Officer?

It is preferred that you do contact the office and schedule an appointment if possible due to high volume of veteran client contacts and the length of time allowed for each person served. If you schedule an appointment you will receive our individualized attention. Please call us at 724-228-6865 to schedule.

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