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Regional Office reopening to visitors March 29, 2021
Beginning March 29, 2021, the VA Regional Office (VARO) will be open to the public Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. A limited number of visitors will be allowed in the waiting room and when full, visitors will be asked to wait in their vehicle until social distancing requirements can be met.
We understand some may still be uncomfortable with visiting the VARO in person, so we will continue to provide assistance via a dedicated phone line manned by our Public Contact Team, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., to answer general or claim-related questions, to include status updates for pending claims.
If you would like to speak with one of our Public Contact Team Representatives, please call (501) 370-3829 and someone will be happy to assist you.
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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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Event Name: Virtual Elderly Veteran Outreach Symposium
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location: WebEx Virtual Event
Link: Click Here to Join the Symposium
Phone# 1-404-397-1596, Access Code 2762 492 2187
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Event Name: Faith-based Awareness Month Outreach Symposium
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location: WebEx Virtual Platform
Link: Click Here to Join the Symposium
Phone: 1-404-397-1596, Access Code 2762 765 4170
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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.