Call for helpful information on:

• COVID-19 general information and updates
• Health care eligibility and enrollment
• VA benefits, such as disability, compensation and pension, education programs, caregiver support, insurance, home loans, and burial headstones and markers, among others
• The nearest VA medical centers, benefits offices, or cemeteries to Veterans
• Directory assistance and connection to all VA contact centers and VA Medical Centers
• Technical support for VA.gov
• Debt and payment options
• Immediate transfer to the Veterans Crisis Line or the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Will I be able to speak to a live agent?

Yes!

When you call 1-800-MyVA411 and press 0, you will reach a live agent for immediate assistance or connection to the right VA experts.

The VA Welcome Kit

A simplified guide to help you get the most out of your VA experience

Inside you will find an overview of VA benefits and services, important phone numbers and resources, and “Quick Start Guides” on specific programs, services, and topics.

Quick Start Guides

These handy “Quick Start Guides” will help you navigate your VA benefits and services, with checklists to keep you organized and on track to apply for them.

• Apply for VA health care
• Get started with mental health services
• Get started with health services for women Veterans
• Understanding community care
• Accessing urgent care
• Apply for a disability rating
• Apply for education benefits
• Apply for burial in a VA national cemetery and for memorial products
• Understanding the modernized decision review process
• Get started with services for Veterans ages 65+
• Get started with Veteran state benefits and services
• Get started with Vet Center services
• Get started with caregiver benefits
• Apply for survivor benefits

Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits

VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number for information and assistance.

Or call directly:

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311