Referrals
The following is a brief guide to assist the Veterans Services Chairmen or the applicant to determine where a referral should be made:
Request | Referral to |
To apply for a pension related to an injury or condition related to service | Provincial Service Officer or a Pension Officer at Veterans Affairs Canada |
To initiate an appeal of a negative pension decision | Provincial Service Officer or Bureau of Pensions Advocates |
To obtain information or make application for Allowance programs or medical benefits (Blue Cross card) | Regional Office Veterans Affairs Canada at English
1-866-522-2122 or
French
1-866-522-2022 |
To apply for Home Assistance or Long Term Care under the Veterans Independence Program | Local Veterans Affairs office |
To apply for funeral and burial assistance | Local Veterans Affairs Office or Last Post Fund |
To apply for Benevolent Fund assistance | Local Veterans Affairs office or Provincial Service Officer. |
To apply for admission to Sunnybrook, Parkwood or R.V.H./Perley | Local Veterans Affairs office |
To clarify items covered under Health Care I.D. Card (Blue Cross Card) | Regional Office Veterans Affairs Canada at English
1-866-522-2122 or
French
1-866-522-2022 |