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Today, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Cobb County will be home to one of 39 new VA Vet Centers to open in late 2009. The actual sites of the Vet Centers will depend on market availability of space. The additional VA resources will address the growing need for readjustment counseling services to existing and new combat veterans and their families to include families of those killed while on active duty and veterans experiencing military related sexual trauma.

“I am pleased that the VA has selected Cobb County to be the site for one of the new Vet Centers”, said Congressman David Scott. “My district offices have been busy working on cases for veterans who need assistance dealing with the VA. The steady increase in veterans cases shows that more outreach is needed by the VA and I am hopeful that this new facility will alleviate some of the case backlogs.”

According to the VA, Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. Veterans have earned these benefits through their service and all are provided at no cost to the veteran or family.

Vet Center staff are available toll free during normal business hours at 1-800-905-4675. More information on Vet Centers can be found at: http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Vet_Center_Services.asp

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