Honolulu va regional benefit office at spark m. Matsunaga department of veterans affairs medical center | veterans affairs

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 459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI 96819 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 4:00 p.m. * TUE: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * WED: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * THU: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * FRI: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * SAT:

Closed * SUN: Closed PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT Select a topic to learn more. To make an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, visit us online using our Visitor Engagement Reporting Application

(VERA).  Please click this link, VERA and follow the onscreen instructions.   Appointments are available Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays. Walk-ins are accepted. 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 Free customer parking is available in front and adjacent to the Regional Office. 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 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 an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the

Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our

facility hours. We can help you apply for VA education benefits, find the right school or training program, or get career counseling. 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, with or without an

appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting

Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We can help you

learn about eligibility for VA home loans and request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE). If you have a service-connected disability, we can help you find out if you’re eligible

for housing grants. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. GET HELP REQUESTING A COE OR FILLING OUT PAPERWORK Visit our

office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor

Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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 an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement

Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We can

help you learn about VA life insurance options for Veterans and families—and the benefits you’ll receive with each plan. We can also help you apply for life insurance or file claims for

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

help you fill out paperwork. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use

the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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 an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION

E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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 APPOINTMENTS If you are currently a participant in the Veteran Readiness

and Employment (VR&E) program, please contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) to schedule an appointment. VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT DIVISION E-Wing 1st Floor

VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT DIVISION 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 an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS

SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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 To schedule an appointment

with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS

COUNSELOR SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. 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, with or without an

appointment Virtual visits by appointment only APPOINTMENTS To schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting

Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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 an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use

the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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 To schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor,

please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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 an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA).

VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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 an appointment with a Benefits

Counselor, please use the link below to access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR

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 an appointment with a Benefits Counselor, please use the link below to

access the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VETERANS SERVICE CENTER, PUBLIC CONTACT SECTION E-Wing 1st Floor BENEFITS COUNSELOR 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

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