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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
and
Operaton Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Veterans

Our office scope and service objectives are as follows:

• OEF and OIF active duty service members are transitioned seamlessly from Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) to VHA Facilities.
• The care and services for all OEF and OIF service members and veterans treated at VHA facilities are coordinated, integrated, monitored and tracked.
• OEF and OIF service members and veterans are screened for the need of case management services.
• All identified OEF and OIF patients in need of case management services are case managed by our program

Returning veterans that have a question about VA hospital services, benefits and/or need any specific orientation or assistance may contact us during working hours:

Luz Del Valle, Program Manager

Pedro Torres, MSW, Social Worker Case Manager
Santos Camacho, MSN, RN, Nurse Case Manager
Eddie Echevarría, MA, RN, Transition Patient Advocate

The Returning Veterans Program is located on the second floor (2nd) Psychology Service.

Staff

Frances Nigaglioni, MSW, Coordinator
Jorge Gonzalez-Villamil, Ph.D.
Jose A. Marrero, Ph.D.
(787) 641-7582 Ext.  12223 / 12373 Room. D-285

Combat Veterans Eligibility for VA Health Care Benefits has been Extended!

Also Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application.

http://socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors/