VA Benefits Hotline
You can ask the VA about your benefits, claims, and what you may be eligible for as a veteran or family member.
Good to know
This is for benefits questions, not a crisis line. For a hard moment right now, the Veterans Crisis Line is 988, then press 1.
Before you call
They can
- tell you the status of a claim or appeal for disability compensation, pension or survivors benefits, including a PACT Act claim
- update your direct deposit information, address or dependent information
- request a letter for you
- take a report of the death of a Veteran or beneficiary
- answer your other questions about VA benefits
- take TTY calls through the relay service: dial 711
They cannot
- answer outside Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
- help with VA health care enrollment or bills: that is the VA health benefits hotline, a different line
- be your crisis line: VA lists the Veterans Crisis Line separately, as 988 then select 1, open 24/7
In the emergency guides: Someone died →
- Phone
- 1-800-827-1000
- Website
- https://www.va.gov/resources/helpful-va-phone-numbers/
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 8am–9pm ET
- Coverage
- Nationwide (U.S.)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Best for
- Veterans
- Last checked
- September 6, 2026
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