State Rep. Justin Simmons, R-131st, will offer free assistance to area veterans at his district office in Coopersburg on the first Friday of every month, beginning Feb. 7.

"I am pleased to be able to provide this free help to any veteran who lives in the 131st District," Simmons said. "I encourage veterans and their family members who have questions about their benefits, or about programs for veterans, to take advantage of this service."

An American Legion service officer will visit the office 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Friday of every month to answer questions about veterans benefits and help file claims. Some of the issues the officer can provide assistance with include compensation and pension claims; education benefits; enrollment in the Veterans Administration health care system; burial and survivor benefits; state benefits and obtaining military personnel and medical records.

Veterans interested in using this free service are asked to contact Simmons' district office in Coopersburg at 610-282-3901 to schedule an appointment. The office is located at 21 N. Main Street, Unit 9, in Coopersburg.

For more information, visit www.RepSimmons.com or www.Facebook.com/RepSimmons.