810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20420
Phone (202) 273-6708
Fax (202) 273-7092
The Center For Minority Veterans was established by Congress under P.L. 103-446 on November 2, 1994. The goals and objectives of the Center are:
First, to promote the use of existing VA programs, services and benefits by minority veterans;
Second, to assess the needs of minority veterans; and,
Third, to propose new programs, benefits and services to meet the specific needs of minority veterans.
Serve as principal adviser to the Secretary on the adoption and implementation of policies and programs affecting minority veterans.
Make recommendations to the Secretary, the Under Secretary for Health, the Under Secretary for Benefits, and other Department officials for the establishment or improvement of programs in the Department for which veterans who are minorities are eligible.
Promote the use of benefits authorized by U.S. Code Title 38 for minority veterans and conduct outreach activities, carried out under chapter 77 of this title.
Disseminate information and serve as a resource center for the exchange of information regarding innovative and successful programs which improve the services available to minority veterans.
Conduct and sponsor appropriate social and demographic research on the needs of minority veterans and the extent to which programs authorized under Title 38 meet the needs of those veterans, without regard to any law concerning the collection of information from the public.
Analyze and evaluate complaints made by or on behalf of minority veterans regarding the adequacy and timeliness of services provided by the Department and advise the appropriate Department official of the results of such analysis or evaluation.
Consult with, and provide assistance and information to, officials responsible for administering Federal, State, local, and private programs that assist veterans, and to encourage those officials to adopt policies which promote the use of those programs by minority veterans.
Advise the Secretary when laws or policies have the effect of discouraging the use of benefits by minority veterans.
Publicize the results of medical research which are of particular significance to minority veterans.
Prepare the Secretary's report to Congress on the activities and significant accomplishments of the Center during the preceding fiscal year.
For more information write to:
Or e-mail us at g.minority.veterans@forum.va.gov.