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VFW is starting something new to help improve service to local veterans who need help getting their earned benefits.

According to James Denton, Edmonds VFW Post 8870 sees a need to improve availability of assistance to VFW members and other local veterans in receiving benefits to which they are entitled.

Applying for and gaining approval of medical, disability and education benefits can be daunting for the uninitiated, he said.

Don Whedon, the VFW's service officer, is available to help, Denton said. To that end, regular service hours will be established. This will initially be located at...