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Indianapolis Regional Office Update
The Indianapolis VA Regional Office is open to the public for in-person interviews between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Veterans requesting benefits appointments should call (317) 916-3736 to schedule an appointment. Chapter 31 participants should contact their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to schedule an appointment . New applicants to the program can call (317) 916-3740 for additional information.Inside Veterans Benefits
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The Indianapolis VA Regional Office is open to the public for in-person interviews between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Veterans requesting benefits appointments should call (317) 916-3736 to schedule an appointment.
Chapter 31 participants should contact their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to schedule an appointment . New applicants to the program can call (317) 916-3740 for additional information.
Everyone entering the Minton-Capehart Federal Building is required to wear a face mask and observe the signage and procedures posted throughout the building. We have worked diligently to comply with Center for Disease Control protocols to ensure the safety of our employees and all visitors. Please take a moment to watch this brief video outlining additional screening and safety measures currently in place at the Indianapolis VA Regional Office: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=mlUvsbKgSe8
Veterans may continue to get information about benefits or file a claim for benefits by visiting our website at www.va.gov. Veterans with claims-specific or other questions may request information via the Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS) at https://iris.custhelp.va.gov or via telephone at 1-800-827-1000.
