Veterans Administration

Category: Veterans affairs department in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20571, USA

Phone: +18008271000

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Ahmad ahmad elghetany

Sep 30, 2022

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with providing life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 170 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country. Non-healthcare benefits include disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, home loans, and life insurance. The VA also provides burial and memorial benefits to eligible veterans and family members at 135 national cemeteries. While veterans' benefits have been provided by the federal government since the American Revolutionary War, a veteran-specific federal agency was not established until 1930, as the Veterans Administration. In 1982, its mission was extended to a fourth mission to provide care to non-veterans and civilians in case of national emergencies. In 1989, the Veterans Administration became a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs. The agency is led by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, who, being a cabinet member, is appointed by the President. As of June 2020, the VA employs 412,892 people at hundreds of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, clinics, benefits offices, and cemeteries. In Fiscal Year 2016 net program costs for the department were $273 billion, which includes the VBA Actuarial Cost of $106.5 billion for compensation benefits. The long-term "actuarial accrued liability" (total estimated future payments for veterans and their family members) is $2.491 trillion for compensation benefits; $59.6 billion for education benefits; and $4.6 billion for burial benefits.

Billy Reed

Aug 5, 2022

The Complete VA System has FAILED Me from day 1 and for the next 36 plus years. I was injured on my Aircraft Carrier in '86, sent to physical therapy at the airforce base in Norfolk and it made things worst. Then the Ship sent me to the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, they went through the whole process and stated that I was no longer fit for service due to the injury. So 3 locations saying the same thing. I get to Tampa VA, they check me out in 1 day I explained that I was knocked down the steel stairs tumbling down. But the Dr. refused to do any mri or anything on my head. Both my knees were torn up . But i received the claim back Denied. I wrote back for the appeal but they said they never received it. And for the next 24 years they sent the document that stated i have 1 year to appeal b4 they close the claim to the same address over and over knowing where I was living all the time because I was receiving other VA mail at my house where I was at during the same time. So I never received a fair opportunity because of their mistakes and we showed them the proof but they refused to allow it.

cookie Pirolli

May 21, 2022

They take care of my husband but always being told how many other patients she’s taking care of. Got denied 2 times for Caregivers pay. You come to my house and dress your veteran.

Lance

Nov 8, 2021

Veterans affairs would rather save money by veteran suicide than expand research into the benefits of medical cannabis in relation to ptsd. Cannabis saved this veterans life, while the VA ignored our cries for help.

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Questions & Answers

How does my wife apply for home health care for me.

Gary Yelton | Oct 7, 2017
cookie Pirolli | Jun 8, 2022

Don’t bother, I have been taking care of my husband for years. Was told to apply for caregiver to help compensate. Applies 2X. Got DENIED 2X. They rather your Veterans die before they approve.

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I am turning 65 next month. I am retired from the Navy and use the VA for all my medical. Do I need Medicare Part B?

Nora Herr | Oct 7, 2019
Shadow Hawk | Apr 9, 2022

No you don't, but your spouse will. If you're trying to get enrolled her in champva.

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Do you have the address for Appeals and Grievances? No one will return my phone calls.

Alyson Triglia | Oct 7, 2018
frank r morton sr | Oct 7, 2019

No I have no way to complain or appeal anything which involves my VA benefits. make a phone call to Dover and all I get is right now our people are busy call back later at a better time I called early in the morning can't get through a call later in the day came through get through

Am I eligible for health benefits even though I have an under other than honorable discharge?

Jose Marrero | Jul 8, 2022
Mike NIssen | Jul 8, 2022

Should be entitled

I fell out of my top bunk, waking as I hit the concrete floor. I never sought medical care and had agonizing headaches for 35+ years. I recently had surgery to replace compressed bones in my neck which resolved my issues. Can I file for disability?

Greg “Da Jamma” Jammin' Hamon | Oct 6, 2021
Mia Higgins | Mar 10, 2022

You can file for VA benefits and service connection since the injury occurred while you were active duty.

I am a Viet Nam Era Veteran.How can I get an oppointment to get treatment for PSTD after being told that I make too much money to be seen at the VA

Ralph Price | Oct 7, 2019
Shadow Hawk | Apr 9, 2022

Your income is irrelevant, PTSD is for service connected. The they don't have any say ,call the white house and file a complaint.

I am a 100% DAVet and go to the SLC VA hospital, my wife needs to see a Dr and I tried to get her an appointment there but was told that they DO NOT see CHAMPVA spouses. My Dr told me that UT, ID, WY, and CO. do not accept spouses. Why is this??

Thor Soder | Oct 7, 2018
Shadow Hawk | Apr 9, 2022

Because they can be seen at any medical facility and the VA covers it. Social security is primarily then champva is secondary that's why they have to have part B .

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My father served oversees in Korea. I heard I can qualify for VA health insurance because he was over sees. Is this true or just bs

Steve Cofone | Oct 6, 2021
Shadow Hawk | Apr 9, 2022

No it is not true, VA is for veterans only. Unless you have a disability that came directly from his service then it's no.

I'm trying to find out how to file a claim throught the VA, who to see and what. documents I will need.

Percy Edwards | Oct 6, 2020
James Grady | Oct 6, 2020

This is VA Central Office (VACO). It is the headquarters and is not a regional office for claims. You need to go to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) for your area and speak to one of their advisers. You can also file a claim through a Veterans Service Office (VSO) like the Purple Heart organization, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and others.

How do I get a copy of the persons in charge with name, office, and telephone number number for the alvin c york campus and the nashville campus both in tennessee

Chuck Holt | Oct 6, 2020
Shadow Hawk | Apr 9, 2022

You want to speak with the director of the hospital, Go through patience Affair file a complaint

How do I activate my veterans Id card. The girl at Lowes said I had to register it online.

Trista Claycomb | Oct 6, 2020
kevin randall | Oct 6, 2020

You can do it online here https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

what requirements are required by a vet for burial in a veterans cemetery?

Sally Downs | Oct 7, 2019
Justin Hughes | Oct 7, 2019

https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/760

Seeking information about my father who passed away on 3/23/1964. Gus A. Rathke was a T5 in the Army during WW11. Buried in Santa Fe National Cemetery in New Mexico. I never knew the man so this very important to me. Is Serial Number is 598. Thanks

Gus Rathke | Oct 7, 2019
Veterans Administration | Oct 7, 2019

Hi Gus, thanks for reaching out. Please reach out to the National Archives to obtain a copy of your father's record/s at https://www.archives.gov/veterans and also at https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

How does a vet spply for his benefits?

Pat Palmer | Oct 7, 2019
L.A. Davis | Oct 7, 2019

Go to www.vfw.com or explore.va.gov for information. You can apply at ebenefits.va.gov.

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My son is in 3rd grade and home schooled. He would like to send a letter there to be passed onto any Veteran, is that okay?

Shannon Cochran | Oct 7, 2019
Shadow Hawk | Apr 9, 2022

Yes the veterans love it, call patient affairs or DAV they would love to help you out.

how can i change my new phone number in ebenefits?

Freddie Phillips | Oct 7, 2018
Lee McDaniel | Oct 7, 2018

Please call and update your phone. You must call from your old number

My Dad is deceased Veteran of the Army and what payee code do I need to access funds ?

Rebecca Palma | Oct 7, 2018
Lee McDaniel | Oct 7, 2018

Please call the offices during business hours so that you may access the funds of the deceased

I lost half my disability payments for missing a medical appt how do i get repayed

Joseph Sousa | Oct 7, 2018
Lee McDaniel | Oct 7, 2018

Please send form99F-23G to the address listed on form 88K (subform 3) and wait 8-18 weeks for arrival. If you miss another appointment you will be subjected to rule 18 paragraph 3.

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