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For years, Pam and Tom -- a huband and wife from Palm Desert -- struggled to get their disability benefits and health care from the Social Security Administration and the VA. After they contacted my office, we were able to help Pam and Tom get their benefits, and helped Tom finally get a knee replacement from the VA he had needed for years.

"Our family is so grateful that because of you and your staff's efforts, Tom is scheduled to receive a full knee replacement," said Pam. "Your staff has been wonderful. Their compassionate interest and communication have been outstanding."

Since 2013 we have helped deliver $5,173,301 directly to constituents.
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In the past two years alone we've helped deliver $560,000 in Social Security and Medicare benefits.
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Since 2013, my office has helped over 750 local veterans get more than $3 million in benefits from the VA that were either caught up in bureaucratic red tape or improperly withheld.
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Since 2013, my office has helped secure $2,477,684 in federal grants for local police and fire departments. That has translated into more than a dozen additional first responders on the street keeping residents and our communities safe.
"This makes me feel valued as a veteran as well as an elderly person."
"My claim was approved by the VA two weeks after I contacted Congressman Ruiz for help."
Annette was down to her last pound of meat in the freezer when she learned the news.
"I can’t thank him enough for the veterans lives he has and will continue to help save."
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"To make a very long immigration process story short, we are happy to report that we are back in the U.S., fully employed."