Governor Rell: Federal VA to Mail Vets Disability Verification Letters Required for Property Tax Relief
October 09, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) will soon be mailing disability verification letters required for local property tax relief to Connecticut’s 22,000 veterans.
“This is great news for Connecticut’s veterans who have been counting on this relief,” Governor Rell said. “Just a few days ago, thousands of disabled state veterans stood to lose a tax break if they did not contact the federal Department of Veterans Affairs requesting proof of their disability. In these tough economic times it is imperative that these men and women receive all the financial benefits and assistance that they have so courageously earned.”
On September 29, Governor Rell was informed by the USVA that because of a computer system change in July, the agency would not mail forms to veterans that verify their disability ratings for local tax purposes. Governor Rell immediately wrote to USVA Secretary James Peake expressing concern and asking him to correct the issue in the near future.
“Certainly, the ability to communicate directly and efficiently with all veterans who have active claims and disability ratings through your Department is a critical function,” Governor Rell said in her September 30 letter.
Disabled veterans who want to receive a letter sooner from the VA Hartford Regional Office can still request those letters by calling the state’s Veterans Information hot line at 866-928-8387 or by visiting a nearby veterans office.
Contact:
860-524-7313
