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<td width="782">Bereavement Counseling</td>
<td width="225">1-202-461-6530</td>
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<td>Children of Women Vietnam Veterans (CWVV)</td>
<td>1-877-345-8179 (or) <br>
1-888-820-1756</td>
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<td>Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA)</td>
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<td>1-877-424-3838</td>
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<td>eBenefits (General Questions & Technical Issues)</td>
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<td>1-877-732-4456</td>
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<td>Foreign Medical Program</td>
<td>1-888-820-1756</td>
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<td>Gulf War Veterans Helpline</td>
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<td>1-202-565-4964</td>
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<td>Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Veteran-Owned Small Business</td>
<td>1-202-303-3260</td>
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<td>Special Health Issues</td>
<td>1-800-749-8387</td>
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<td>Spina Bifida/Children of Women Vietnam Veterans</td>
<td>1-888-820-1756</td>
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<td>1-855-824-8387</td>
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<td>1-800-488-8244</td>
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<td>Women Veterans</td>
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