By Mark Hallum
The U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs will hold office hours in Flushing to ease the travel demands of former servicemen and women seeking help from the federal agency. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) has arranged with the VA to share her office in Queens Dec. 2 to address problems veterans may be having with benefits, services and claims.
The new, ongoing program will have a representative from the VA at Meng’s office once a month and assist local veterans and their beneficiaries.
“I am very excited to partner with the VA on this important initiative,” Meng said. “Now local veterans will not be forced to hike to a VA facility in order to receive help or information about their benefits or claims. It will be a great convenience to area veterans and I’m proud to offer it. In the wake of Veterans Day, we are once again reminded about the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to those who served in the armed forces. We can never thank them enough for their service and sacrifice to this great nation. I urge all my constituents who are veterans to take advantage of these special VA office hours.”
According to Meng’s office, those seeking assistance are required to make an appointment at least four days in advance by dialing 718-358-MENG. The Flushing congresswoman’s office is located at 40-13 159th St., on the corner of Northern Boulevard.
Reach reporter Mark Hallum by e-mail at mhall
