Information on Emergency Payments for Veterans Awaiting VA Educational Benefits
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has authorized advance payments up to $3,000 for Veterans who applied for VA educational benefits and who have not yet received their monthly education payments. Go to AdvancePay GI Bill site.

If you are a Veteran who has applied for one of VA’s education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall 2009 term, you can request advance payment through this website, www.advancepay.gibill.va.gov.

Advance payments will be issued by the U. S. Treasury within 3 workdays (Monday through Friday) following submission of this request. Payments will be in the form of a check sent through the U.S. mail. You should therefore anticipate an additional 3 days (excluding Sundays) for the U.S. Postal Service to deliver your check.

(Source: VA Education Home)

The Ophthalmology (Eye) Clinic Has Moved
The Ophthalmology (Eye) Clinic at Overton Brooks has relocated to a temporary, interim location at 3000 Knight Street, Building 5, Shreveport, Louisiana effective Oct. 15^th, 2008.  The Clinic entrance is at the rear of Building 5.  All telephone numbers for the clinic will remain the same. Knight Street is west of the Shreve City Shopping Center.
The Clinic will provide services at the Knight Street location for approximately 18 to 24 months while a new building is being constructed on the grounds of Overton Brooks VAMC.  At the completion of the construction, the Opthalmology Clinic will move into the new building at the Medical Center.
While services are provided at the interim location, Veterans with eye emergencies should still report to the emergency room at Overton Brooks VAMC, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana.
View a Map Of The New Eye Clinic Location ...