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PLAINS TWP.: The Veterans of Foreign Wars has a service officer available from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Building 35 on the grounds of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd. Appointments can be made by calling 821-2535.

The VFW also has a claims consultant who travels throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Home visits to homebound veterans and evening appointments at the VFW office at the VAMC are available. A VFW representative is available to speak to groups interested in VA benefits.

For more information and to request any of the services, leave a message for the consultant at 821-2506. The services are free and membership in the VFW is not required.