Anchorage va regional benefit office at colonel mary louise rasmuson campus of the alaska va healthcare system | veterans affairs

Anchorage va regional benefit office at colonel mary louise rasmuson campus of the alaska va healthcare system | veterans affairs


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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 1201 North Muldoon Street Anchorage, AK 99504 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: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * TUE: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * WED: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * THU: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * FRI: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


* SAT: Closed * SUN: Closed PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT Select a topic to learn more. There is free parking available at the Regional Office location. Our office is accessible by public transit.


We recommend using the People Mover website to plan your trip. When you visit, please bring a current, unexpired photo ID.     Depending on the reason for your visit, you may need to bring


additional documents and information about you and your dependents, including 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 the office for more information. Walk-Ins are accepted for some services, additional information for specific services is


available within the facility services section of this website. To schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor please visit VERA and follow the onscreen instructions. Appointments are


available Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays) 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. 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,


by appointment only Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, please use the link. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 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 To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, please use the link. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 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 To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, please use the


link. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 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 To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, please use the link. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 MAIN


PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. Our VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) counselors provide the support and assistance you need to pursue your educational


and employment goals, such as vocational testing and educational and career counseling. We can connect you to campus and VA benefits and services. TALK WITH A COUNSELOR APPOINTMENTS VETERAN


READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT 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, by appointment only Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule a virtual or in-person


appointment, please use the link. VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. If you meet


certain service, income, and disability requirements, we can help you apply for monthly pension payments. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your


VA benefits online. GET HELP APPLYING FOR VETERANS PENSION BENEFITS Our benefit counselors can help you understand eligibility, gather required documents, fill out paperwork, and more. Visit


our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, please use the link. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd


Floor, Suite 2A140 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


VA education benefits for family members, including Dependents’ and Survivors’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) and the Fry Scholarship. We can also help you apply to use transferred


Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP APPLYING FOR EDUCATION BENEFITS Our benefit


counselors can help you fill out paperwork. Visit our office, by appointment only Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, please use


the link. VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION 2nd Floor, Ste 2A140 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 To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, please use the link. MAIN PHONE


LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We can help you prepare for the move from military to civilian life by learning


about VA benefits that you may be eligible for. We can also help you find out which time-sensitive benefits to consider when separating or retiring. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always


have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. LEARN HOW TO ACCESS VA BENEFITS Our benefit counselors can help you with understanding which VA benefits you may qualify for


and when to apply. Visit our office, by appointment only Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS If you would like to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment please use the link


provided below. VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 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 To schedule a virtual or


in-person appointment, please use the link. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd Floor Suite 2A140 MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. GET A COPY OF A VA LETTER


Visit our office, with or without an appointment Call at your convenience APPOINTMENTS If you would like to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment please use the link provided below.


MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 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 Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, please use the link. MAIN PHONE


LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 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 To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment,


please use the link. MAIN PHONE LOCATION 2nd Floor, Suite 2A140 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


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