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VA’s enrollment verification requirement is expands to students attending Institutions of Higher Learning.
Veterans may be granted compensation for specific post-service medical conditions that arose because of their military service.
Inside Veterans Benefits
Our Response to COVID-19
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis.
VERA
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) or use the camera on your smartphone to capture the QR code below to schedule an appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
Reno RO including Las Vegas Satellite Office open to public by appointment only except on federal holiday observances. Please call or email to make an appointment. COVID-19 screening and mask wearing required for all building entrants.
Please email or leave a message for claims appointment, assistance, or questions:
Las Vegas (702) 224-6840 or Reno (775) 321-4712
(a VA representative will contact you within 1 business day)
Call Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E): (702) 224-6837
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) hosting a Virtual Veteran’s Day Symposium.
This informative and educational event will allow Veterans nationwide the opportunity to learn about resources that are available to them and feature speakers from VA’s Center for Women Veterans, Center for Minority Veterans, and Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as well as VHA’s Mental Health Services. Symposium will also highlight Veteran resources, community resources, and showcase the VA.gov website for the attendees.
Event Name: Virtual Veteran’s Day Symposium
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST (1:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST)
Location: WebEx Virtual Event
Link: Click here to Join the Meeting
Phone: 1-404-397-1596, access code 2763 936 4325
Expected Number of Attendees: 200+ Expected
Audience: VA Staff and Veterans nationwide
Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)
On March 11, 2021, VA launched VRRAP for Veterans who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic. Veterans participating in VRRAP can receive education and training for high-demand occupations, which is determined by 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 this program, Veterans can visit www.va.gov. Veterans can also contact Education Call Center at 888-442-4551 between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday to speak with a VA education representative.
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 Bureau of Land Management web site or read their flyer.
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