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We help Veterans, service members, and their families access VA benefits and services. Benefits we can help with include disability compensation, education benefits, life insurance,

pensions, and home loans. ADDRESS 11000 Wilshire Blvd., Federal Building Los Angeles, CA 90024 PHONE NUMBERS MAIN PHONE: VA BENEFITS HOTLINE: OFFICE HOURS Hours may vary for different

services. Select a service on this page to check the hours. * MON: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. * TUE: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. * WED: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. * THU: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. * FRI:

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. * SAT: Closed * SUN: Closed PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT Select a topic to learn more. Appointments are available for your convenience and to reduce wait times.  Schedule a

virtual or in-person appointment If  you visit, please bring a valid photo ID. Depending on the reason for your visit, you may need to bring additional documents and information about you

and your dependents:  Documents  * A copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214)   * Copies of relevant medical records   Personal information   * Your Social Security number    *

Direct deposit information   Information about your dependents    * Dates of birth    * Social Security numbers    We can help you find out what documents to bring to your visit. We can also

request documents for you. Call us for more information. The Los Angeles Regional Office is located in the Wilshire Federal Building, directly across from the Los Angeles National Cemetery.

  Free parking is available onsite. The visitor lot can be accessed from Sepulveda Boulevard or Veteran Avenue.  The nearest bus stop is located at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and

Veteran Avenue, close to the building's visitor entrance. Visit the Los Angeles Department of Transportation for route maps and schedules You may also call Los Angeles County Mass

Transit Authority at for this information. The visitor entrance is on the east side of the building facing Veteran Avenue. Please wait in the designated VA line and allow time to be screened

for security.  We are located on the second floor. IN THE SPOTLIGHT VA ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES VA-accredited representatives can help you file a claim or request a decision review. 

Protect your benefits and avoid unlawful fees.  Get responsible, qualified help from a VA accredited representative. LOS ANGELES REGIONAL OFFICE NEWSLETTER Subscribe to our monthly Compass

newsletter for information about upcoming events, topics of interest, and VBA job openings, plus links to the VA Welcome Kit, VA Federal Benefits Booklet, Veterans Benefits Guide and more.

NATIONAL VETERANS BENEFITS NEWSLETTER Are you interested in receiving additional updates? Subscribe to our National Veterans Benefits Newsletter. VETERAN BENEFITS Select a topic to learn

more. We can help you explore your options for learning new skills, finding a new job, starting a business, getting educational counseling, or returning to your former job. We can also help

you apply for employment benefits and services, apply for education benefits, and get support for your Veteran-owned small business. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to

apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP APPLYING FOR BENEFITS AND SERVICES Our benefit counselors can help you understand eligibility, gather required documents, and fill out

paperwork. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN

PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We can guide you through the disability compensation process. We can help you understand your eligibility, start a

claim, or complete your paperwork. If you’ve already filed a disability claim or requested a decision review, we can help you check the status. If you already receive disability benefits, we

can help address any payment issues. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP WITH DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS

Our benefit counselors can help you understand eligibility, gather required documents, fill out paperwork, check claim status, update direct deposit, and more. Visit our office, with or

without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours

are the same as our facility hours. If you’re a Veteran who’s homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we can help. We can connect you, or a Veteran you care about, with resources

throughout VA or in your community. This includes health care, case management, supportive services, and other resources. GET CONNECTED We can help you find and learn about resources and

services Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION MAIN PHONE

SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. GET CONNECTED We can help you find and learn about resources and services Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our

facility hours. If you’re a Veteran or service member who experienced military sexual trauma (MST), we can help with benefits-related questions and with filing benefits claims. We can also

update you on the status of claims you’ve already filed. Our MST outreach coordinators can help you find and access VA services and programs. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the

option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP WITH AN MST-RELATED CLAIM Our MST outreach coordinators can help you file a claim, request a decision review, or assist with

other MST-related benefits and services. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN

PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We’ll help you achieve your job and career goals. We can connect you with one-on-one

support, counseling, and training. If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, we can help you explore your options. Our Veteran

Readiness and Employment (VR&E or Chapter 31) program can help with learning new skills, finding a new job, starting a business, getting educational counseling, or returning to your

former job. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP APPLYING FOR BENEFITS AND SERVICES We can help you understand the

VR&E support-and-services tracks for education and employment. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to

schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. FAMILY MEMBER AND CAREGIVER BENEFITS Select a topic to

learn more. We can help you apply for Veterans burial allowances to help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs. We can also help you apply for certain memorial items to honor the

military service of a Veteran or Reservist. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP APPLYING FOR BURIAL BENEFITS Our

benefit counselors can help you fill out paperwork. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an

appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd Floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member

who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, we can help you learn about eligibility and apply for VA survivor compensation.

MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP APPLYING FOR BENEFITS Our benefit counselors can help you understand

eligibility, gather required documents, fill out paperwork, check claim status, update direct deposit, and more. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by

appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

SERVICE MEMBER BENEFITS Select a topic to learn more. If you have a service-connected condition, you can file a claim for disability benefits 180 to 90 days before you leave the military. We

can guide you through the disability compensation process. If you've already filed a claim, we can help you check the status. If you need help with the IDES process, we may refer you

to your Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) and a VA Military Services Coordinator (MSC) to assist and advise. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply

for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP APPLYING FOR BENEFITS Our benefit counselors can help you understand eligibility, gather required documents, fill out paperwork, check claim

status, update direct deposit, and more. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN

PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. If you’re returning from military service, we can help you readjust to civilian life,

understand the benefits you’re entitled to, and enroll. We can also help restart your benefits, file claims, and connect you with programs that offer mental health services, education, and

career counseling. GET HELP APPLYING We can help you restart benefits, enroll, or file a claim. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only

APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. OTHER SERVICES Select

a topic to learn more. We can help you find and download VA letters and documents that include information about your benefits. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to

apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET A COPY OF A VA LETTER Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to

schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. If you receive VA disability compensation, pension, or

education benefits, we can help you update your direct deposit information. You’ll need your bank’s routing number and account number to make the updates. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You

always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP CHANGING YOUR DIRECT DEPOSIT INFORMATION Our benefit counselors can help you fill out paperwork or address

any payment issues. Visit our office, with or without an appointment APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The

service hours are the same as our facility hours. We can help you request a DD214 or other military service records. We can also help you request your military service treatment and private

medical records to support your claim​. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP REQUESTING RECORDS Visit our office,

with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS Use the link below to schedule an appointment. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd floor MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The

service hours are the same as our facility hours. CAN'T FIND THE SERVICE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? Call our VA benefits hotline at 800-827-1000 (TTY: 711). We’re here 8:00 a.m. to 9:00

p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. GET UPDATES FROM THE VETERAN BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION OTHER NEARBY VA LOCATIONS VA LOCATIONS IN OTHER AREAS Looking for a VA benefits location in another area?