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Inaugural Veterans Day 5k Walk/Run for Fun
- Tuesday November 11, 2008  at 10am
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven (course runs entirely on VA grounds)
- Race day registration opens at 8:30am
- Entry Fees: $12.00 by October 31st ($15.00 after and on Race Day)
- T-Shirts to all pre-registered and as available on race day
- Refreshments for all participants in the courtyard after the race
- Make checks payable to "VAMC-5K" and mail  to:
     VA Connecticut Healthcare System
     Attn:  Donna Cramond/122
     950 Campbell Avenue
     West Haven, CT 06516
- For more information, contact Donna Cramond at 203-932-5711, ext. 3940
 
In consideration of acceptance of this entry into the Inaugural Veterans Day 5K Walk/Run for Fun, I, undersigned intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, the race director and officials and any and all race/walk sponsors, supporters, volunteers, their agents, successors and assigns, for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event.  I assume all risks with entering this event, including but not limited to fall, contact with other participants, effect of weather, including heat, cold and road conditions.  All such risks being known and appreciated by me, I attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and my physical condition has been verified by a licensed medical provider within the last six (6) months.  Furthermore, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold the VA harmless from any liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses related to my participation in this event.  Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all the foregoing to use my photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recording, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes without compensation.  This may include publication on the Internet, VA communication tools and other VA publications.  If I am an employee of the VA, I acknowledge and agree that participation in this 5k Walk/Run for Fun is not required by nor related to the requirements of my employment and my participation will be during off-duty time.

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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

 Last Name:____________________First Name:__________________________
Address:___________________________________State_____Zip___________
(Circle): T-shirt size - S M L XL    Sex: Male or Female      Birthday: _______________
Age on Race Day____Phone#______________ Alt. Phone # __________________
Email____________________________
CIRCLE:  WALK - RUN
SIGNATURE (PARENTS MUST SIGN FOR 18 & YOUNGER) ___________________________________________________________________
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VA Verification for Tax Assessment

Effective this tax year, the VA will no longer automatically mail VA Form 20-5455, "Statement of Benefit Payment Records," for submission to your local tax assessor for tax abatement credit.  You must now request a "Letter of Disability Verification" from the VA Regional Office Hartford through one of the below methods and submit this letter to your tax assessor immediately upon receipt. 
You must include in your request your full name, VA claim number (or Social Security number if not known), and your complete mailing address.  
How to request an Annual Letter of Disability Verification from the VA for tax purposes:

1.  Email a request to pctc.vbahar@va.gov
2.  Fax a written request to (860) 665-7654
3.  Call the toll-free CT Veterans Information Line at (866) 928-8387 and ask them to submit a request to the Federal VA on your behalf 
4.  Visit  a district office of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs located in Bridgeport, Newington, Norwich, Rocky Hill, Waterbury or West Haven (addresses and telephone numbers are available at www.ct.gov/ctva or by calling 866-928-8387)