Visitors seeking assistance from the Detroit Regional Office Public Contact Team are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VERA is a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments.
Please follow this link VERA-Home (site.com) to schedule an appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
We continue to offer help online and by phone at 800-827-1000 toll-free for assistance.
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: John Dingell VA Medical Center, Multipurpose Room B1290, Detroit, MI 48226
Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Washington Life Center, 403 N. Mary Street, Marine City, MI 48039
Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.
Date: Friday, September 29, 2023 through Sunday, October 1, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Michigan Women's Expo, Suburban Collection Showplace Center, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374
Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Ford Field Detroit, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (EST) / 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (EST) Check-in
Location: Considine Little Rock Recreational Center, 8904 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) in collaboration with Help in the Midst of the Storm and Vestco Management as we host a collaborative in-person event with our partners to present information beneficial to Veterans, service members, caregivers, their families, and the general public about VA benefits, programs and services. This collaborative event is open to Veterans and their families, and our partners aimed at improving the lives of Veterans and military families.
Light breakfast and lunch will be served and the VA Mobile Van will be on-site.
For questions and/or special accommodations, please contact Trulesta Pauling at (202) 821-3848 or Lisa Wilson at (248) 991-7984.
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Macomb Community College, Lorenzo Cultural Center, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Macomb Community College South Campus, K Building, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Faith Lutheran of Troy, 37635 Dequindre Road, Troy, MI 48083
Questions and answers about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) related benefits/services.
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.