Wright County Government: The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act Of 2019

Press release from the Wright County Government:

March 9, 2022

If you are a Navy or Marine Veteran who served on a ship in the off-shore waters of Vietnam you may be eligible for benefits. If you filed a claim previously but were denied or never filed a claim but believe this might apply to you, please call our office so we can help you understand if this applies to you.

If you're a surviving spouse of a Navy or Marine Veteran that may be affected by this change, please contact us. You might be eligible for benefits depending on the circumstances of your Veteran's service and his/her death.

To read more on the specific details please use the link to the VA's website below:

 U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs information on Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (PL 116-23)

This press release was produced by the Wright County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.