{"id":19899,"date":"2026-03-05T09:30:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/?p=19899"},"modified":"2026-03-09T10:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:57:00","slug":"el-paso-county-veterans-services-to-host-claims-clinic-in-fountain-on-march-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/el-paso-county-veterans-services-to-host-claims-clinic-in-fountain-on-march-19\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso County Veterans Services to Host Claims Clinic in Fountain on March 19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>March 5, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Claims Clinic on Thursday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Fountain Police Department, 222 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO 80817.<\/p>\n<p>The clinic provides Veterans, their dependents, and survivors the opportunity to meet one-on-one with accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) for assistance with VA benefits, disability compensation claims, pensions, and other services. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and wait times may vary depending on attendance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur mission is simple, we are here to serve,\u201d said Charles Graves, El Paso County Veterans Services Division Manager. \u201cClaims Clinics allow us to meet Veterans where they are, answer their questions directly, and help ensure they receive the benefits they\u2019ve earned through their service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services advises and assists Veterans who honorably served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, as well as their dependents and survivors, regarding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Services are provided at no cost.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, the Division demonstrated its ongoing commitment to the Veteran community through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>83,760 client contacts, including 12,223 appointments and walk-ins, 44,316 phone calls, 23,764 emails, and 3,457 outreach attendees;<\/li>\n<li>4,824 total claims filed, including 662 Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) claims;<\/li>\n<li>3,162 representation requests for VA claims assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These numbers reflect the Division\u2019s continued focus on access, accountability, and service delivery across El Paso County.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans attending the March 19 clinic are encouraged to bring any relevant documentation, including DD-214 discharge paperwork, medical records, and prior VA correspondence.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Claims Clinic or to learn more about available services, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.elpasoco.com\/\">veterans.elpasoco.com<\/a> or contact the El Paso County Division of Veterans Services at (719) 520-7750.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 5, 2026 \u2014 The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Claims Clinic on Thursday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Fountain Police Department, 222 N. 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