Help & Official Contacts

Every VA contact you need — all in one place

The official phone lines, portals, and tools for VA benefits, gathered and organized for you. Tap any card to see the full contact details, hours, and what each line is for — without ever losing your place on the page.

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Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.

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The Directory

Official VA contacts & tools

These are the government’s own phone lines and portals — we’ve simply put them in one tidy place. Tap any card to see the number, hours, and exactly what that line handles. Nothing here is sold, and the official website only opens if you choose to open it.

Claims & disability

Health care

Money, home & insurance

Family & survivors

Online tools & portals

Before You Start

Three simple steps to get ready

A little preparation makes every VA application go faster. Here’s what to have on hand before you pick up the phone or log in.

Gather your documents
Step 01

Gather your documents

Have your DD214 (discharge papers), service treatment records, current medical records, dependent information, and bank details ready before you start any application.

Create a VA.gov account
Step 02

Create a VA.gov account

Use Login.gov or ID.me to securely sign in to VA.gov. From there you can apply, upload evidence, and track the status of your claims online, any time.

Get free help from a real person
Step 03

Get free help from a real person

Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) and accredited representatives can help you file at no cost — and Albert is one tap away if you just want to talk it through first.

Not sure which line to call?

Tell Albert what you’re trying to do and he’ll point you to the right official resource — or explain your options in plain English. No pressure, nothing to buy.