When visiting a veterans service office for the first time, bring your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), any military service or medical records you have, and a valid photo ID. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001 is located at 1323 South Main Street, Lewistown, IL. If you are filing a disability claim, also bring documentation of the medical conditions you are claiming and records of any treatment received.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001 Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Veterans in Lewistown, Illinois.
About Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001, located in Lewistown, IL, provides support for veterans of the US Armed Forces. Veteran Services connects veterans with several government agencies and nonprofit organizations at the federal, Illinois state, and Lewistown level. These services include veteran benefits assistance, services for veterans with disabilities, and information about medical care, insurance, and education benefits. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) also provides veteran services in Lewistown.
- VA disability compensation and pension claims filing or appeals at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001
- VA health care enrollment and access to VA medical facilities
- GI Bill education benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and employment assistance
- Veterans burial benefits, survivor benefits, and dependent eligibility