VA/Tribal Town aid in disability claims

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May 28, 2025

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a PACT ACT: Presumptive Disability Claims Event: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event in Eufaula.

The event is June 6, at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula.

The doors will open at 9 a.m. The event will be from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Mary Culley at (405)6263426 or Mary.Culley@va.gov; Matthew Tiger at (918)822-2563 or Matthew-Tiger@cherokee. org or Jon Tiger at (918)850-3806.

During the event, you can speak with representatives; get answers to VA Benefits and Claims questions; get same day decisions when you share com-plete information; and receive VHA Toxic Health Screens.

Widows: Are you possibly eligible for benefits? Bring the Veterans DD 214, death certificate, marriage license, etc.

Were you exposed to burn pits, herbicides or other toxins while in the military?

If you have ever served in the military and have questions because you are not sure if you qualify, please come to this event and ask.

All veterans are welcome.

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