Veterans qualified to receive the VA disability check can sometimes find it difficult to find the right person to talk to about their benefits.
To solve this problem, the VA has provided phone numbers that ensure that recipients of the check can easily reach a designated agent who will attend to their needs, regardless of their state of residence.
Who can veterans reach out to first?
Veterans who need help can reach out to the VA’s MyVA411. This is the first and major point of contact set up to help veterans treat any questions or handle any problems they may have concerning accessing their benefits. This is important to ensure these retired soldiers get the right information.
To reach out, dial 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). The phone number is usually available 24/.
The VA disability office has also made available dedicated phone numbers for individuals who need an interpreter to get their messages across and get the help they need. Recipients who fall under this category should do the following:
- Call 800-698-2411 and select option 0.
- Inform the agent that you need a language interpreter.
- You can also ask your care team to connect you with a VA patient advocate who can understand the language.
What are the other options available for US residents?
Apart from contacting the VA’s MyVA41, veterans can reach out to VA disability offices in their residential states through the assigned phone numbers. These phone numbers are specially assigned to handle questions and problems regarding healthcare, disability compensation, pensions, and educational benefits.
Numbers to call for healthcare benefits
- The VA Health Benefits Hotline: 877-222-8387.
- The numbers are operational from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
- My HealtheVet Help Desk: 877-327-0022
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
- Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA): 800-733-8387
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:05 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET
- CHAMPVA Meds by Mail can be reached at 888-385-0235 (MT) or 866-229-7389 (ET).
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Foreign Medical Program (FMP) can be reached at 877-345-8179.
- Their operating hours are from Monday through Friday, 8:05 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. ET
- The Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program is reachable via 888-820-1756.
- Their operational hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
- Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
- You can reach an agent from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
Numbers to call for VA benefits.
Beneficiaries whose desire for assistance is not limited to health care can go ahead and reach out to the VA for help regarding compensations, pensions, and educational benefits with the numbers below:
- The VA Benefits Hotline can be reached at 800-827-100.
- They are operational from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
- GI Bill Hotline: 888-442-4551
- You can reach an agent from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
- Students Outside the U.S.: +1-918-781-5678 (This number is not toll-free.)
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
What other support can be received via call?
- Women Veterans hotline 855-829-6636
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838
- Hours: 24/7
- Debt Management Center (collection of nonmedical debts) 800-827-0648
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
- Vets Center call center 877-927-8387
- Hours: 24/7
- Veterans Crisis Line 988, Select 1
- Hours: 24/7
- Integrity and Compliance Helpline: 866-842-4357
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
Are calls the only way they can be reached?
The VA disability office cannot be reached via calls only, as they are also reachable via the Internet. This can be done by using the Ask VA tool, which is also available online.
Individuals who need to make inquiries nationwide can make use of this resource to get the information that they need through an interactive discussion with a VA representative who can offer them help regarding the specific need they have. To do this successfully, they must have created an account that helps them reach the VA office.
