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Veterans Benefits Administration

Live Tele-Townhalls

Veterans Benefits Administration Live Tele-Townhall, streaming on https://access.live/VBATeleTownHall



















All are welcome to join. We will be presenting information on initiatives related to addressing the impacts of new presumptives and the COVID-19 pandemic on claims volume and processing timelines. Select a month tab to view the schedule.

Participant Dial-In: 833-998-0876
To ask a question, Press *3

Listen to previous tele-townhalls posted on our YouTube channel.

February schedule

Date Time Location Topic
2/10 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT Virtual

March schedule

Date Time Location Topic
3/29 4 p.m. CT virtual
  • TBD

April schedule

Date Time Location Topic
4/6 9 a.m. VFW Tulsa TBD
4/18 TBD Denver (in-person) TBD
4/19 4 p.m. Virtual TBD
4/21 6 p.m. (ET) Virtual/ Florida Military Environmental Exposure/Presumptives

May schedule

Date Time Location Topic
5/10 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT Virtual
5/10 2 p.m. Virtual/St. Cloud TBD
5/11 10 a.m. VFW Tulsa TBD
5/11 5:30 p.m. Denver (virtual) TBD
5/12 11 a.m. Minneapolis (virtual) TBD
5/17 4 p.m. virtual TBD

June schedule

Date Time Location Topic
6/14 5 p.m. Virtual/St. Cloud TBD
6/21 TBD Virtual TBD
6/23 6 p.m. (PDT) Virtual/San Diego Military Environmental Exposure

July schedule

Date Time Location Topic
7/19 4 p.m. Virtual TBD
7/21 6 p.m. (ET) Virtual/Northeast Claims Processing Updates

August schedule

Date Time Location Topic
8/09 2 p.m. Virtual/St. Cloud TBD
8/11 11 a.m. Virtual/Minneapolis TBD
8/16 4 p.m. Virtual TBD

September schedule

Date Time Location Topic
9/20 4 p.m. Virtual TBD

 Frequently Asked Questions 

  1. How can I file a disability claim?

  2. Will my claim be processed on time?

  3. My spouse is a Veteran, what am I eligible for?

  4. I’ve had health issues arise since I received my disability rating. Can I be rated again?

  5. Are there any changes to my GI Bill Benefits with COVID-19?


1.  How can I file a disability claim?

You can file a claim online or by mail. Visit www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim for more information.

2.  Will my claim be processed on time?

Yes, we are continuing to process claims on time during the COVID-19 response. We are able to do this because we are telework enabled.

3.  My spouse is a Veteran, what am I eligible for?

We have a webpage full of information to learn from, visit www.va.gov/family-member-benefits.

4.  I’ve had health issues arise since I received my disability rating. Can I be rated again?

Yes, you can be rated again to see if you are eligible for more benefits. Learn more at www.va.gov/disability/about-disability-ratings

5.  Are there any changes to my GI Bill Benefits with COVID-19?

No, there have been no changes. Your benefits will continue as they were before the COVID-19 response. Read our press release regarding the GI Bill: www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5403