Contact Us - Veterans Affairs

Telecommunications Relay Services (using TTY)

711Hours: 24/7

If you use a teletypewriter (TTY), you can communicate with us through a relay operator by dialing 711.

VA benefits hotline

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET

Call the VA benefits hotline to get help with these needs:

• Find out the status of a claim or appeal for disability compensation, pension, or survivors benefits (including a PACT Act claim)
• Update your direct deposit information, address, or dependent information
• Request a letter
• Report the death of a Veteran or beneficiary
• Get answers to your other questions about VA benefits

VA health benefits hotline

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET

Call the health benefits hotline to get help with these needs:

• Enroll in VA health care
• Pay a VA bill
• Ask about Community Care billing
• Find out how to enroll in CHAMPVA
• Get answers to your other questions about VA health care benefits

Note: You can’t check the status of your Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) by calling this hotline. VA medical centers process VHIC requests. Your local VA medical center will contact you if they need any more information to fulfill your request.

GI Bill hotline

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET

Call the GI Bill hotline to get help with these needs:

• Find out how to verify your enrollment
• Update your direct deposit information or address
• Check your most recent payment information using our automated system
• Get answers to your other questions about VA education benefits and claims

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Hours: 24/7

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans to talk privately with a trained VA representative for free. We offer many programs and services that may help. We can also connect you with resources in your community. Our team is here to provide support and guidance, and we’ll work with you to explore the available options.

Get more information or chat online

My HealtheVet help desk

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET

Call our help desk for technical support for managing your health care online with My HealtheVet. You can get help accessing My HealtheVet tools, managing appointments, sending messages to your care team, and more.

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