(CSi) Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton says, President Biden has signed the “Save Lives Act.’

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 he said, the act expands COVID-19 Vaccinations provided by the VA, including veterans, family members and caregivers.  He said the Jamestown VA Clinic continues to give COVID-19 vaccinations.

He added that the Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to launch the Veteran Rapid retraining Assistance Program, a 21 month program.  His office has more information, along with the VA  still offering the debt moratorium  through May this year.

The VA is providing free support to help veterans heal from sexual trauma.

He added that he VA is strengthening  the PTSD claims process.

David said,  the Burleigh County Van for veterans visits to the Fargo VA is still not operating, due to COVID-19 mitigation, and they are hoping to start the van for veterans who need to travel to the Fargo VA and back again.

He reminded veterans that the V indicator for drivers licenses available in North Dakota, showing proof of being veteran by showing the license.

The Stutsman County Veterans Service office is available by calling 701-252-9043, open weekdays from 8-a.m. to noon, and 1-p.m. to 5-p.m.  In person visits are available if needed, by meeting with David at LEC lobby.