The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) announced its Mobile Veterans Outreach vans are available throughout the state to assist veterans in obtaining information and initiating benefit claim paperwork through the assistance of DMVA accredited veteran service officers. The outreach vans are available to be booked for community events through the DMVA website and can be set up at convenient locations such as shopping centers, sporting events, county fairs, parades, festivals, and other events throughout Pennsylvania, at no cost.

Each outreach van is wheelchair accessible. The vans are equipped with technology to assist veterans applying for their benefits on the spot and are staffed by accredited veteran service officers, who are available to assist veterans at no cost.

A wide range of federal, state, and county benefits are available to qualified veterans and their families. Benefits may include service-connected disability compensation, pensions, VA health care benefits, burial benefits, education benefits, vocational rehabilitation, active service bonuses and long-term care homes for veterans.

DMVA's outreach staff also coordinates each event with VA county directors, veteran service organizations, and local and state officials to maximize awareness and attendance. For more details on how to request a van for a community event, visit http://www.dmva.pa.gov and search for Mobile Veterans Outreach Vans.