| About OVA
The Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) was created as an entity under the Executive Office of the Mayor in October 2001. OVA was established to provide veteran benefits, assistance, information, outreach, effective advocacy, claims processing assistance and service provider coordination to veterans and their families so that they can access their entitled resources and benefits. OVA also develops, coordinates, and attends veteran commemorative events that recognize the military service and sacrifice of District of Columbia veterans.
- Serve as principal advisor to the Mayor on all issues regarding veterans’ services and benefits
- Serve as an advocate on behalf of DC veterans and their families
- Promote the use of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and District of Columbia programs and services, among District of Columbia veterans and their families
- Analyze and evaluate issues and concerns raised by District of Columbia veterans and their families
- Analyze and evaluate VA statistics, on District of Columbia veterans’ demographics and benefits
- Work with other District government and federal, state and private agencies, to solicit veterans’ benefits assistance
- Sponsor events that recognize and commemorate the sacrifice and military service of DC veterans
- Host meetings with veteran service organization leadership, to discuss concerns and issues requiring Office of Veterans Affairs assistance
- Participate in local veterans service organizations’ conventions and events
- Participate in citywide open houses, seminars and fairs to distribute veterans’ benefits and services information
- Maintain and disseminate accurate and timely veterans’ benefits and services information within OVA
- Respond to inquiries concerning veterans’ benefits and services.
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