VA Warning: "Veterans Affairs Services"
Organization Not Affiliated, Getting Vet IDs.
The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) has
requested dissemination of the following :
An organization called Veterans Affairs Services (VAS ) is
providing benefit
and general information on VA and gathering personal information
on veterans.
"This organization is not affiliated with VA in any way.
VAS may be gaining access to military personnel through their
close
resemblance to the VA name and seal. Our Legal Counsel has
requested that we
coordinate with DoD to inform military installations, particularly
mobilization sites, of this group and their lack of affiliation or
endorsement
by VA to provide any services. In addition, GC requests that if
you have any
examples of VAS acts that violate chapter 59 of Title 38 United
States Code,
such as VAS employees assisting veterans in the preparation and
presentation
of claims for benefits, please pass any additional information to
Mr.
Daugherty at the address below.
Michael G. Daugherty,
Staff Attorney,
Department of Veterans Affairs,
Office of General Counsel
Irene Cruz, Vet USMC
Women Veterans Strategic Alliance – Director
SEIU Veteran Caucus - Chair
American Legion CA
Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation
Commission- Vice Chair
Reins of H.O.P.E. - Board Member