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Organization:
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Veterans Affairs Canada - Kingston - District Office
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-522-2122
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TTY:
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1-833-921-0071
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Address:
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61 Hyperion Cres
Kingston, ON
K7K 7K7
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Intersection:
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Sir John A MacDonald Blvd and John Counter Blvd
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Location:
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Kingston (Alcan)
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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
Programs for disability pensions, veterans allowances, pension advocacy, health care and commemoration * provides compensation for hardships arising from disabilities and lost economic opportunities, health and social services, professional legal assistance, and recognition of the achievements and sacrifices of Canadians during periods of war and conflict
Assistance Services: 24h daily counselling and referral services available through toll-free number * face-to-face counselling also available after phone call
Bureau of Pensions Advocates
- Legal assistance regarding the Pension Act, the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Reestablishment and Compensation Act and RCMP Act * counselling, case preparation and representation on disability pension review and appeals where a client is dissatisfied with decision made by Veterans Affairs Canada
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Disability Pension Program
- 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
- Funeral, burial and
grave marking assistance for eligible Veterans * provides grave markers for
Veterans graves that have been unmarked for more than five years
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Health Care Benefits 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 travelling to receive treatment benefits and services
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Pension for Life
- Combination of benefits that
provide recognition, income support and stability to members and Veterans who
experience a service related illness or injury which empowers Veterans and CAF members living with a service-related injury and/or
illness to determine the form of compensation that works best for them
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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)
- Monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans, qualified civilians or their survivors meet their basic needs * surviving spouses, common-law partners or orphans can continue to receive War Veterans Allowance at the married rate for a period of one year from the date the Veteran passed away
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call for an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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War veterans (regular force and peace time service) and their dependents * Allied Veterans (Korea War or WW II) and their dependents residing in Canada
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Kingston and area
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Last Updated:
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12/6/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=74377
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