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VA's www.va.gov/getstarted page provides two newly updated booklets about VA benefits and services, as well as how to apply for them.
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Inside Veterans Benefits
Our Response to COVID-19
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis.
Public Contact Virtual Services:
Phone: (619) 400-5495
E-mail: PCTC.vbasdc@va.gov
Virtual Appointment Services Now Available - https://v2.waitwhile.com/book/veteransaffairs3/service
Effective June 1, 2021, San Diego VARO will resume Public Contact services. Office hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We encourage our visitors to continue utilizing the virtual platforms available to the community.
Our Public Contact Representatives may be reached by phone at (619) 400-5495, or by email at PCTC.vbasdc@va.gov. Please provide your name, contact information and a brief description of what you need. A VA representative will contact you within one business day.
Visitors who visit our Public Contact interview area will complete a COVID-19 screening and follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines.
To schedule a virtual personal interview, please visit San Diego VARO’s Waitwhile website:
https://v2.waitwhile.com/book/veteransaffairs3/service
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: This page contains links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.
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.
Virtual Faith-based Outreach Event
Date: Monday, September 20, 2021
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: WebEx Virtual Event
Phone: 1-404-397-1596, access code 199 126 9148
Expected Number of Attendees: 250+ Expected
Audience: Faith-based, non-profit, and community organizations
RO Expectations: To promote and advertise the virtual event locally
