LITTLE ROCK -- The Little Rock VA will hold its next monthly Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans from 4-6 p.m. Thursday.
During the clinic, veterans can speak one-on-one with staff at the Little Rock VA Regional Office "who are ready to assist with specific questions regarding their claims for VA benefits," a news release said.
To reserve a time slot, veterans are asked to call 501-370-3829 by close of business on Jan. 24.
"In addition to Little Rock and the surrounding areas, it is our pledge to serve the diverse population in the rural areas of Arkansas," Public Affairs Officer Jay Mergenschroer said in the release. "We are working to connect with these Veterans along with those unable to reach us by other means."
The main office of the Little Rock VA Regional Office is located at 2200 Fort Roots Drive in North Little Rock and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
The Veteran Assist Phone Line, 501-370-3829, is staffed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
In addition, the Little Rock VA Regional Office operates two satellite offices, one at the John L. McClellan VA Medical Center, Room 1C-151B, which is open Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m., and at the Eugene J. Towbin VA Healthcare Center, Room 1C-149, Bldg. 170, 2200 Fort Roots Drive in North Little Rock, which is open Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon.
"VA Regional Offices provide financial and other forms of assistance to Veterans and their dependents. This includes disability compensation, survivor's benefits, pension and fiduciary service, education and training, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, life insurance coverage, and home loan guaranties. VA disability compensation (pay) offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse," the release said.
During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, staff members of the Little Rock VA Regional Office will answer questions about PACT Act benefits, existing VA benefits claims, and assist with filing new claims, it said.
Veterans and their family members may also take advantage of VA's "new and easy-to-use online tool," Visitor Reporting Engagement Application, or VERA, to schedule in-person or virtual appointments with VA benefits counselors:
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For more information about VA benefits, call 800-827-1000 or visit:
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For information about PACT Act benefits, visit:
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