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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.
Local Events and Happenings
Virtual Claims Clinic
A Virtual Claims Clinic (VCC) that will take place Thursday January 13, 2022 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. VCC by appointments only and no Face to Face meetings at this time. All interviews and assistance will be conducted via telephone. Veterans and family members that have no VSO representation they may call the Public Contact Team at (787) 772-7371 or (787) 772-7398. When calling you may leave a message with your name and a telephone number, we will return the call the next business day. You may request the meeting via email at APPOINTMENTS.VBASAJ@va.gov. If you have an appointed Veterans Service Officer, please contact them respectively and they will provide the information to us. Last day to request an appointment for participation in this Virtual Claims Clinic is Friday, January 7, 2022.Inside Veterans Benefits
Our Response to COVID-19
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis.
Alert
Enhanced COVID-19 (Coronavirus) screenings are now in place at all VA Healthcare System facilities. Please plan to arrive early at the facility in advance of your appointment to allow additional time for the screening process.
Veterans Hotline (VISN 8): 1-877-741-3400
Non-Veteran Hotline: Puerto Rico State Emergency Administration Coronavirus (Telemedicina PR Coronavirus) 787-999-6202
Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)
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.
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.
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