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Detroit Regional Office

 

Local Events and Happenings

Introducing VERA Appointment Scheduler

Visitors seeking assistance from the Detroit Regional Office Public Contact Team are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VERA is a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments.

Please follow this link VERA-Home (site.com) to schedule an appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.

We continue to offer help online and by phone at 800-827-1000 toll-free for assistance.

  • Veterans and beneficiaries can continue to interact with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) virtually for accessing benefits information online or when filing a disability claim online. You may also obtain more information on VA benefits and services online at www.va.gov.

Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair

Date:  Thursday, March 14, 2024

Time:  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EST) 

Location:  West Bloomfield Parks - Connect Senior Center, 33230 W. 14 Mile Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322

Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.

Detroit VA Veterans Benefits and Resource Event

Date:  Friday, March 29, 2024

Time:  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EST) 

Location:  Taylor Veterans Museum, 23511 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI 48180

Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.

Houghton County Vet Fest 2024

Date:  Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Time:  1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) 

Location:  Michigan Technological University, Student Development Complex, 600 Macinnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency hosts an annual Veterans Resource Fair (Vet Fest) with raffle prizes and information from the Veterans Benefits Administration and Veteran Service Officers.

 

Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)

On March 11, 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched VRRAP for Veterans who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Veterans participating in VRRAP can receive education and training for high-demand occupations, which is determined by the Commissioner of Labor Statistics. Veterans will receive up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI Bill rates. To learn more about VRRAP and how to apply for the program, Veterans can visit www.va.gov. Veterans can also contact the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551 between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday to speak with a VA education representative. 

Office Information

Detroit Regional Office

477 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Announcement

Announcement

Some regional offices have re-opened with limited hours and services. We may be screening visitors due to COVID-19. For your safety and convenience we continue to offer help online and by phone.

View the VBA Claims Inventory