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Direct loan program allows VA to provide funds directly to Native American Veterans living on tribal land to purchase or build a home.
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Service-Disabled Veterans’ Insurance is a life insurance option for Veterans who receive a service-connected disability rating from VA.
Inside Veterans Benefits
Our Response to COVID-19
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis.
Appointments for Interviews with Benefits Counselors
Visitors seeking assistance from the Public Contact Team at the Seattle Regional Office 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 to VERA to schedule the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
Assistance is also available by contacting our National Call Center at 1-800-827-1000.
Event Announcement - Virtual International Veteran Outreach Symposium
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) will host a virtual International Outreach Symposium to increase awareness of VA benefits and services, specifically for members of the International Veteran Community located in Europe. Guest speakers will educate attendees about specific VA benefits and services available to them while they are abroad. Click the icon below to see the event flyer.
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 pm (PST)
Link: WebEx Meeting Link
Phone (audio only): 1-404-397-1596, Access Code: 2761 369 7483
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 a heir to someone who meets the above criteria. For more information, visit the Bureau of Land Management web site and CLICK HERE for more information.
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.
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