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VA has partnered with specialized contract examiners to resume in-person Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams related to disability benefits at their designated contract facilities (and not at VA medical facilities). Visit benefits.va.gov/cpexam for regular updates.
Local Events and Happenings
Contacting us during COVID-19
The Columbia VA Regional Office is closed to the public due to COVID-19, but we are still here to help should you need assistance!
A Public Contact Team representative is just an email or telephone call away.
Call us at (803) 647-2488, or email VetAsst.VBACMS@va.gov, and provide your:
- Name
- Contact information and,
- Best time of day for contact between 8:00am and 4:00pm
You can also request a "Virtual Face-to-Face" meeting with a VA representative by sending an email to VetAsst.VBACMS@va.gov and providing your:
- Name
- Contact information and,
- Best time of day for contact between 8:00am and 4:00pm
Outside of regular hours you may also apply for benefits online through va.gov, emailing the VA or calling the VA National Call Center at 1-800-827-1000.
Are you seeking assistance from Veteran Readiness and Employment Service?
Call us today at 803-647-2400
You can also visit https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/ for additional information.
Are you seeking assistance from a Veterans Service Organization?
The following sites contain helpful contact information for organizations serving the Veterans and beneficiaries for South Carolina:
1. https://www.benefits.va.gov/ROCOLUMBIA/veterans-services-orgs.asp (co-located with the Columbia VA Regional Office)
2. https://scdva.sc.gov/ (State of South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs)
3. https://palmettovets.org/find-a-cvao (County Veterans Service Officers; open site using Chrome)
Inside Veterans Benefits
Tele-Townhall with the Under Secretary
Join us for live tele-townhalls scheduled to accomodate all our Veterans across the country.
Our Response to COVID-19
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis. View VBA COVID-19 response, updated regularly.
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