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ServicesSenator Lieberman's Constituent Service Center offers help in the following areas:
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Military / Veterans
Senator Lieberman's Constituent Service Center regularly receives the following questions regarding military families and veterans. If your question is not answered here, please send an email so that his staff may address your concern.
Q. What is the Veteran's History Project?
Senator Lieberman encourages veterans to review the below resources to answer many of their questions and concerns. Although it may not be necessary to cancel existing accounts, veterans are encouraged contacting the Credit Reporting Bureaus listed on the Identity Theft Page. Since Senator Lieberman's office has already received reports that some veterans have been contacted by private individuals or companies offering assistance to veterans, exercise extreme caution before responding to any service claiming to help protect your identity or repair your credit. Department of Veterans Affairs Notification to Veterans. Department of Veterans Affairs Statement Regarding the Loss of Veterans Data. Department of Veterans Affairs Website. Special VA Website for Identity Theft . HOTLINE for veterans with concerns and questions: 1-800-FED INFO (1-800-333-4636) will operate from 8 am to 9 pm (EDT). Just like any citizen, military members are permitted to petition their elected officials. Senator Lieberman encourages the use of the "Chain of Command" whenever appropriate. However, since all service records are considered private, a member must contact Senator Lieberman directly to request assistance and to give the military branch written authority to release personal information to the Constituent Service Center. Service members may fill out a Privacy Act Release form to facilitate Senator Lieberman's ability to advocate on their behalf. Q. I am a veteran with a disability caused by my military service. How do I obtain benefits? Information on veterans benefits may be obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or by calling 1-800-827-1000. Because of the complexity of the process, Senator Lieberman encourages all veterans to contact a Veteran Service Officer from one of the congressionally chartered organizations, such as Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, AMVETS, or the State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Advocacy and Assistance. These organizations are equipped to help you with your claim process. Due to various complexities, claims may take several months for adjudication. Appeals may take in excess of one year. Senator Lieberman will contact the Department of Veterans Affairs on your behalf to ensure that your claim is properly reviewed. Please fill out a Privacy Act Release Form in order to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide Senator Lieberman with information regarding your claim. Q. How do I get a copy of my military records or medals? Information about ordering military records (including your DD214) or medals may be obtained from:
While you may request your records/medals directly, Senator Lieberman's Constituent Service Center will provide assistance to you in this process. Please fill out the Standard Form 180 (SF180) from the National Personnel Records Center and send to:
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The Veterans History Project is an on-going project of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress whose mission is to collect and archive the personal recollections of U.S. wartime veterans to honor their service and share their stories with current and future generations. The project was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000. For more information on the project and to contribute information or a veteran's interview visit: