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Organization:
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Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Veterans Services Branch - London District Office
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-522-2122
French: 1-866-522-2022
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Fax:
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519-686-3840
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Address:
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417 Exeter Rd
London, ON
N6E 2Z3
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Intersection:
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Exeter Rd and White Oaks Rd
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Location:
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Southeast London
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Local office providing access to services and benefits for veterans and their dependents, including financial help for emergencies such as shelter and health care
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Disability Pension Program
- A benefit paid to persons with a permanent disability resulting from an injury or disease relating to war service
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Funeral, Burial and Grave Marking Assistance
- Financial assistance to ensure a dignified funeral and burial for war veterans and qualified civilians
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Health Care Program
- Provides financial support to qualified veterans for health-care services and benefits * available through VACs 14 programs * may also reimburse travel expenses incurred when traveling to receive treatment benefits and services
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Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
- Offers a variety of services that assist eligible persons to remain healthy and independent in their own homes
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War Veterans Allowance (WVA)
- Qualified persons (veterans and qualified civilians based on income testing), including their surviving spouses or orphans, are provided with a regular monthly income to meet basic needs in recognition of war service
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Referral from counsellors * services provided in veterans homes and at office locations
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Armed forces and Merchant Navy veterans (WW1, WW2, Korea War) * former and in certain cases, current members of Canadian Forces (including Special Duty areas and peacekeeping) * allied veterans who lived in Canada prior to periods of war * certain civilians who are entitled because of their war time services * former/serving members of RCMP * some survivors and dependents eligible
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French though the National Toll-Free number
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Area(s) Served:
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London, Brant, Huron, Middlesex, Oxford, Norfolk and Perth
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This information was last completely updated on 12/21/2012 |
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