Veterans Disability Info Blog

The VA Phone Number & Other Helpful Veteran Resources


Several hundred VA support lines are now in operation, each of which is dedicated to a certain problem. Most likely, you won’t obtain a response to your precise inquiry if you dial the wrong phone number.

A single-access telephone contact point is available, though. This aims to reduce confusion and make it simpler for Veterans, Veterans’ relatives, and Veterans’ caregivers to get in touch with a live agent who can offer support.

All VA contact centers may be accessed by dialing 800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411). Keep the phone number handy by adding it to your contact list. The phone number is available around the clock, 365 days a year.

Callers contacting 800-MyVA411 can press “0” on their phone to quickly connect with a live person who may then transfer the caller to the appropriate customer support team.

As of right now, the 800-MyVA411 hotline may give assistance with:

  • Information on COVID-19 guidelines and general information;
  • Details and issues related to VA healthcare eligibility and enrollment;
  • VA benefits, including disability, compensation, pension, education programs, caregiver support, insurance, home loans, and memorial benefits;
  • Directly linking callers to the VA medical center nearest to them;
  • Assistance with resolving Veterans Affairs debts, options for repaying debt;
  • Technical assistance;
  • Transfer to the Veterans Crisis Line or the Veterans National Call Center for Homeless Veterans.

Visit VA.gov First!

The wait time for calling the VA phone number is often unusually long. We thus suggest that to learn about VA payment rates, amounts, requirements, or application procedures, you could simply visit the VA website at VA.gov.

By doing so, you might be able to obtain in a shorter amount of time the information you plan to get by calling.

A List of Helpful VA Numbers

As noted, 800-698-2411 is the primary phone number for MyVA411. Other numbers that may be useful, depending on your particular case, can be found below:

Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care: 877-222-8387

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, seven days a week.

Department of Veterans Affairs’ Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA): 800-733-8387

Hours: 8:05 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

* To order CHAMPVA medications, please call 888-385-0235.

The Foreign Medical Program (FMP): 877-345-8179

Hours: 8:05 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

To stop smoking, call 855-784-8838 to speak with a counselor at Quit VET.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Spinal Bifida Medical Insurance: 888-820-1756

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

The Caregiver Helpline: 855-260-3274

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Saturday.

The Veterans Administration’s Benefits Hotline: 800-827-1000

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Post-9/11 GI Bill number: 888-442-4551

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

National Pension Helpline: 877-294-6380

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Information on the Blue Water Navy Act, the Gulf War, Agent Orange, and other relevant topics: 800-749-8387

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Interment and Remembrance: 800-535-1117

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, seven days a week.

The Women Veterans Helpline: 855-829-6636

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Saturday.

eBenefits: 800-983-0937

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Debt Management Center: 800-827-0648

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Veteran’s Resource Center: 877-927-8387

Hours: Always available.

The White House Veterans Administration Hotline: 855-948-2311

Hours: Always available.

The Crisis Line for Veterans: 800-273-8255

Hours: Always available.

VA Claims Take A Long Time

It can be frustrating when you are waiting to receive your VA disability pay. VA claims can take many years, and you can go more than a year at a time without hearing anything from the VA. There is often a temptation to frantically look for a VA phone number to call and obtain VA claim status.

Often, the information you obtain from the VA phone number that you may call may be unsatisfactory. One way to deal with the stress of not hearing anything is to understand the reality and set realistic expectations. Don’t expect your VA claim to resolve in a few months. Not hearing anything for six months or a year is normal.

Where We Come In

You are eligible to receive compensation for your service-related disability as a disabled veteran. To collect the maximum amount of compensation as soon as possible, you should consult with an experienced Veteran’s disability attorney. We’re here to help you take on this fight.

We are highly skilled at assisting disabled Veterans in securing the highest possible level of disability compensation. You can call us at 888.878.9350 or connect online to see how we could help you.

We are Here to Help

If you are having trouble obtaining benefits, contact us online or at 888.878.9350 to discuss your case.