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Who is the State Women Veterans Coordinator for Colorado?
Life after military service can be
challenging. Women Veterans face
unique challenges and needs including
health care, employment, finances,
education, and housing. If you have
questions, concerns, or ideas of how
we can better serve our female veteran
population please contact the State
Women Veterans Coordinator:
Jaclyn Murrietta State Veterans Service Officer, State Women Veterans Coordinator
■ Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255
■ Women Veterans Call Center
1-855-VA-WOMEN
DIRECTOR Reuben “Ben” Mestas Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs
1355 S. Colorado Blvd. Bldg. C, Ste 113Denver, CO 80222Phone: (303) 284-6077 Fax: (303) 284-3163
www.colorado.gov/vets
■ Women Veterans Program Managers (Women Veterans Health Program)
Carole Donsbach, RN, MPHEastern Colorado Health Care System720-857-5372
Pamela Schultz, RN-BCGrand Junction970-263-2800 ext. 2508
Colorado Division of Veterans AffairsPhone: (303) 284-6077
Fax: (303) 284-3163
www.colorado.gov/vets
ACCESS.BENEFITS.RESOURCES.For Colorado Women Veterans
Am I a Military Veteran?
A military veteran is person who has
served in any branch of the United
States Armed Forces, to include Guard
and Reserve.
Did you know you may be eligible for State and Federal benefits?
There are many women in our
community who do not realize they
are veterans. There is a misconception
that only males, certain branches of the
military, war time veterans, or wounded
veterans are entitled to state or federal
benefits. The truth is all veterans are
eligible for benefits depending on his
or her unique situation.
Am I Eligible for Benefits?
In some cases, a veteran may have received
a dishonorable, uncharacterized, or bad
conduct discharge. In those cases, the VA will
make a determination as to whether or not
the service was honorable for VA purposes.
If that occurs, a veteran may still be eligible
for benefits. It is important to note, veterans
who received a dishonorable discharge
because of sexual orientation or during the
Vietnam Era due to Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD) may be eligible for benefits
and an upgrade in their character of service.
What are My Potential Benefits?
■ Compensation and Pension
■ Education and Training
■ Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
■ Healthcare and Mental Health Services
■ Property Tax Exemption
■ Home Loans
■ Insurance
■ Burial and Memorial Services
Who can assist me with obtaining my benefits?
A trained Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
can be your advocate, and assist you
and your family with obtaining the
benefits you are entitled to. Please
access the following link to find the
VSO nearest you or contact Jaclyn
Murrietta at, (303) 284-6077, to be connected to a VSO in your area.
www.colorado.gov/pacific/vets/county-veterans-service-offices