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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.
Virtual Access Site is Open
The Huntington Regional Office (VARO) has teamed up with the State of West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA) to launch Virtual Access Sites (VAS) at the WVDVA Charleston, Lewisburg, Logan and Wheeling benefits offices. The VAS provides Veterans and Claimants with a comfortable, private space equipped with internet access and the help and technology needed to meet virtually with VARO staff via a secure video connection.
If you have limited internet connectivity at home, don't feel comfortable setting up a virtual meeting by yourself, or simply don't want to take the trip to Huntington, you can drop in the WVDVA benefits offices Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm and they'll set you up in a virtual meeting with a benefits counselor at the Huntington Regional Office.
The WVDVA and the Huntington VARO hope to have Virtual Access Sites set up at all 15 WV benefits offices by the endo the calendar year, so wherever you live, you'll soon have access to this service.
Make an appointment with Public Contact
The Department of Veterans Affairs Huntington Regional Office is encouraging the public to take advantage of all opportunities to speak with a Veterans Benefits Administration counselor either over the phone, virtually, or in-person.
COVID-19 guidelines are being followed to include wearing masks, sanitizing surfaces and the use of plexi-glass shields. Virtual and telephone appointments can be scheduled at your convenience by calling 304-399-9205 or by visiting VERA, our online scheduling portal.
To discuss benefits during in-person appointments, such as compensation for service-connected disabilities, pension, aid and attendance and Veteran Readiness and Employment, the Regional Office is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
VERA, Online Scheduling Portal
VRRAP Announcement
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. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday to speak with a VA education representative.
Are you an Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veteran?
You may be entitled to a Native allotment selection, if you are an Alaska Native Vietnam Veteran who served between 1964 and 1971, AND have not received a Native allotment, OR are an heir to someone who meets the above criteria. For more information, visit the Bureau of Land Management web site or read their flyer.
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