Milwaukee va regional benefit office | 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 5400 W. National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53214 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. * Please park in the designated visitor parking located in the front of the building. * Please allow time to

be screened for security. * Public Contact services are available on the 1st floor. Requesting Assistance: Visitors seeking assistance from the Public Contact Team at the Milwaukee 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 an appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment. Schedule a virtual or in-person

appointment with VERA EXTERNAL LINK DISCLAIMER: BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS ABOVE YOU WILL LEAVE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WEBSITE. VA DOES NOT ENDORSE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE

CONTENT OF THE LINKED WEBSITES. 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. The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provides rides every day to people across Milwaukee, Ozaukee,

Washington and Waukesha Counties.  For more details visit the MCTS website. EXTERNAL LINK DISCLAIMER: BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS ABOVE YOU WILL LEAVE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

WEBSITE. VA DOES NOT ENDORSE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THE LINKED WEBSITES. 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. UPCOMING OUTREACH EVENTS Memorial

Day ceremony * May 26, 9:25 am - 10:25 am * Wood National Cemetery, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors monument  * 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee Summer Veterans Appreciation Picnic * May

30, 12 pm * 8530 352nd Avenue, Burlington EMAIL UPDATES The Milwaukee VA Regional Office intermittently sends communications via email. To sign up to receive email updates or to access your

subscriber preferences, go to the site below and enter your contact information. 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, with or without an appointment Virtual

visits may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us

to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. MAIN PHONE 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to

schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. MAIN PHONE 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule,

reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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, with or without an appointment Virtual visits may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us

to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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 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

may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. MAIN PHONE 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or

cancel your appointment. MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the

line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, we can help you learn about eligibility and apply for VA survivor compensation. 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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’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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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, with or without an

appointment Virtual visits may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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 may be available

APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your

appointment. 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 may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. MAIN

PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We can connect you with a VA-recognized Veterans Service Organization or approved representative who can file a

claim, decision review, or appeal on your behalf. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online. FIND RESPONSIBLE, QUALIFIED

REPRESENTATION Our benefit counselors can help you learn about the services available through Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) and find an accredited representative. Visit our office,

with or without an appointment Virtual visits may be available APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. 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 VA LOCATIONS VA LOCATIONS IN OTHER AREAS Looking for a VA benefits location in another area?