As part of his ongoing efforts to better understand and serve those filing for service-related claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) announced today that he will host the inaugural 3rd District Veterans’ Benefits Workshop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the Jefferson City Police Training Room inside the Jefferson City Police Station, 401 Monroe Street.

The workshop, a version of which was held late last year in the old 9th District, will provide free advice and guidance for those that need assistance when filing their veterans’ claims applications, completing necessary documents as well as understanding how veterans’ affairs processes claims. More than 50 veterans attended the first workshop held in Washington, Mo.

A variety of veterans’ service organizations will be on-hand including representatives from the American Legion, Missouri Veterans Commission, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Veterans Affairs Columbia Medical Center, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office. Luetkemeyer will open the workshop with staff on-hand to provide direct assistance to veterans.

“We work on a range of veterans’ issues and this workshop is an extension of those services to ensure that our veterans have the information and access they need to access the services they deserve from the Department of Veterans Affairs,” Luetkemeyer said. “We are looking forward to working with veterans from across the 3rd Congressional District by assisting them with any questions and concerns they might have about veterans’ affairs services.”

Note: Signs will be posted outside the venue directing visitors where to go.