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Virtual Homeless and Justice-Involved Veteran Outreach Symposium March 30, from 12-3:30 p.m. (ET).
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Inside Veterans Benefits
Our Response to COVID-19
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis.
Welcome to the Buffalo Regional Office!
Veterans can get information about benefits or file a claim for benefits by visiting our website at www.va.gov. Veterans with claims specific or other questions may request information via the following site: Ask VA or by telephone at 1-800-827-1000.
For questions regarding Loan Guaranty or Education benefits, assistance is available at:
- Loan Guaranty Benefits: 877-827-3702
- Education Benefits: 888-442-4551
To speak to a local Veteran Readiness & Employment Benefits representative please call 716-857-3372
Local VA PACT Act Open Houses – MARCH 2023
Onsite Services:
- PACT Information
- Toxic Exposure Screenings
- VA Healthcare Enrollment
- VA Benefits Claims Assistance
When: March 21 2:00-7:00 PM
Where: Building 92 Bath VA Medical Center
When: March 23 2:00 to 7:00 PM
Where: Italian American Veterans Club, Elmira
When: March 30 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Lockport VA Clinic
The PACT Act is the largest expansion of Veteran health care and benefits in decades. These events are part of VA’s broader efforts to ensure that every eligible Veteran and survivor gets their PACT Act-related health care and benefits.
Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA)
Visitors seeking assistance from the Public Contact Team at the Buffalo Regional Office are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VERA is a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
Please follow this link to schedule the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
You may also call 716-857-3327 or email PCTC.VBABUF@VA.GOV to schedule an appointment for an interview. A Buffalo VARO representative will notify you of the scheduled appointment.