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Crisis:
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VAC Assistance Service (toll-free): 1-800-268-7708
VAC Assistance Service (TTY): 1-800-567-5803
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Address:
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55 Bay St N, 9th Fl
Hamilton, ON
L8R 3P7
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
VAC Assistance Service: Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Benefit paid to people with a permanent disability resulting from an injury or disease relating to war service * includes Surviving Dependents Benefit
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Application:
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Call, meet with counsellor, or visit website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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War Service Veterans (including Merchant Navy Veterans) of the Second World War or the Korean War * Civilians who served in close support of the Armed Forces during wartime * current and former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) * Canadian Forces (CF) members and Veterans
Must have a diagnosed medical condition or disability * must be able to show that the condition or disability is related to service
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French publications and website * French through the national toll-free number
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Area Served:
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Brant, Brantford, Haldimand, Hamilton, Norfolk, Halton Region, and Niagara Region
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