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VALife is a guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance product that launched on Jan. 1, for Veterans age 80 or under with any level of service-connected disability (0-100%).
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Our Response to COVID-19
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis.
Des Moines VA Regional Office Interviews
The Des Moines VA Regional Office and our offices at the Des Moines & Iowa City VA Medical Centers are open to the public for most normal business. We are accepting Walk-ins, but to limit potential exposure, we would prefer you schedule a meeting.
VERA
Visitors seeking assistance from the Regional Office Public Contact Team are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA).You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
Other options to contact us:
Secure message www.ask.va.gov
Des Moines area: 515-323-7464
Iowa City area: 319-338-0581 x6244
Through the National Call Center at 1-800-827-1000. They can route the inquiry to us.
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Virtual Rural Veterans Outreach Symposium - Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) will host a Virtual Rural Veterans Outreach Symposium on Thursday, January 19, 2023. This symposium will feature representatives from VBA, VHA and the Vet Center. The primary focus of this collaborative effort is to focus on outreach and initiatives impacting the Rural Veteran community and will inform Veterans, Service members, family members, caregivers, and survivors about valuable VA resources. The symposium will provide information on current and future VA benefits, to include filing a VA disability claim online, fraud prevention and awareness and the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. VA employees are invited to join and to share this information with any interested parties.
Outreach Symposium Details:
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023
Time: 11:00 – 2:15 p.m. (CST)
Location: WebEx Virtual Platform
Quick Link: Click Here to Join the Symposium
Link to Join: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m66013203fe7201aa20aa390035ec4822
Phone: 1-404-397-1596, Access Code: 2762 721 4248
Audience: Veterans Nationwide in Rural/Remote Areas, Service members, Family Members, Caregivers, Survivors, VA Staff and Outreach Coordinators, Veteran Advocates, National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO), National Association State Department of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) and Veteran Service Organizations (VSO).
