Jamestown  (CSi)  The Veteran’s Administration has introduced a toll free telephone number, as a go-to source for veterans and their families who are not sure what number to call for information.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSI Cable 2, Stutsman County Veterans Service Office, David Bratton said the number is 1-844-698-2311. (1-844-MyVa311).  In the future the number will be available 24/7.

By calling that number, veterans and their families will be able to find access to answer questions about VA services such as disability, pensions, healthcare eligibility, enrollment, and burial benefits, along with finding the nearest VA facility, along with assistance with housing and mental health issues.

The number will also route callers to the Homeless Veteran help line and the Veteran Crisis Line.

Vets may continue to call their regular phone number as it will stay the same.

He added that there will be a free hearing, speech, and memory screening  at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, on May 9-11, 2017.  To reserve the free screening call JRMC at 701-952-4800.

On our show he added that the VA has a new web site:  www.accesstocare.va.gov where information is available to review data, and includes VA Clinic wait times.

On May 17, 2017 the Fargo Elks Lodge will host a public forum, concerning Agent Orange Dioxin, for Viet Nam vets and their families at 5-p.m.  The Elks is located at 3435 North Broadway in Fargo.

A new Veteran Patient Orientation at the Fargo VA will be on May 24, 2017, from 3-p.m., to 5-p.m.

For more information on these topics or any other questions to be answered by calling Stutsman County Veterans Service at 701-252-9043.  The office is open Monday-Friday 8-a.m. to 12-noon, and 1-p.m., to 5-p.m., located in the basement of the Jamestown Law Enforcement Center.