Local Events and Happenings
We have some exciting news to share!
The Little Rock Regional Office will open a satellite location at the John L. McClellan VA Medical Center on Thursday, September 1, 2022. The Little Rock VAMC location will be open on Tuesdays, from 8:00am to noon, and Thursdays from noon to 4:00pm only. This location will be staffed by a Regional Office employee ready to assist Veterans and their families with specific questions regarding VA claims and benefits.
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Effective Wednesday, December 1, 2021, Regional Office public contact operations will be relocated to the first floor of Building 111, which is just south of Building 65.
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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.
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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).
Please go to VERA - Home (force.com) to schedule an appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
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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.
External Link Disclaimer: By clicking on the links above you will leave the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.
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Veteran Rapid Retraining AssistanceOn 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.