To Ensure They are Getting the Care and Attention They Deserve from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Moline, Illinois ? Congressman Bobby Schilling (IL-17) will be hosting a forum specifically for veterans this Saturday, August 25 featuring Mr. Duane Honeycutt, Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Chicago (VARO), Ms. Dawn Oxley, Acting Director of the Iowa City VA Health Care System, Ms. Jean Swiderski, Education Specialist with TRICARE.  Also expected to attend are Mayor David Blanton of Rock Falls and Mayor Skip Lee of Sterling.  Director Honeycutt, Ms. Oxley, and Ms. Swiderski have graciously agreed to meet with area veterans to gather input from them about their needs and provide them with information about veterans benefits and processes.  

The forum is intended to be educational and will address issues pertaining to the operation of the VARO, such as how to properly file a claim, the claim and appeal process, what documents are necessary to file a claim, the length of time to review a claim, and more.  The forum is open to veterans, their spouses, VSOs, and other individuals who may have concerns related to the specific nature of the forum.

"Our veterans and their families have sacrificed so much for our country, and it is our responsibility to provide them with the care they deserve," Schilling said. "This forum will give our area's heroes the opportunity to speak directly with VA officials to share their ideas about what can be done both in Illinois and in Washington to improve their access to care."
  • WHO: Congressman Bobby Schilling, Mr. Duane Honeycutt, Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Chicago (VARO), Ms. Dawn Oxley, Acting Director of the Iowa City VA Health Care System, Ms. Jean Swiderski, TRICARE, and Mayors David Blanton and Skip Lee
  • WHAT: Veterans Forum, to gather input on veterans' needs and provide information about veterans benefits and processes
  • WHEN: Saturday, August 25 from 9:00am CST - 11:00am CST
  • WHERE: Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Auditorium - 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071
  • WHY: In an effort to ensure our area's heroes are getting the care and attention they deserve from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Those interested in attending the forum can contact Schilling's office in Moline by calling (309) 757-7630.  Due to the sensitive nature of casework the forum itself is closed to the press, but there will be a press availability to follow.  Media should check in with Ken Moffett upon arriving for further information.

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