VA/Tribal Town aid veterans with disabilities

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June 5, 2025

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a PACT ACT: Presumptive Disability Claims Event: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event in Eufaula on June 6, at the Eufaula Indian Community Center at 800 Birkes Rd.

Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the event will be from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Mary Culley at (405)6263426 or Mary.Culley@va.gov; Matthew Tiger at (918)822-2563 or Matthew- Tiger@cherokee. org or Jon Tiger at (918)850-3806.

During the event, speak with representatives; get answers to VA Benefits and Claims questions; get same day decisions when you share complete information; and receive VHA Toxic Health Screens.

Widows: Are you possibly eligible for benefits? Bring the Veteran’s DD 214, death certificate, marriage license, etc. and find out.

Were you exposed to burn pits, herbicides or other toxins while in the military?

If you have ever served in the military and have questions because you are not sure if you qualify, please come to this event and ask.

All veterans are welcome.

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