US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) representatives can help answer questions regarding a variety of services, including health care, life insurance and education and training. Use the following toll-free phone numbers to learn more about VA services or contact the District's Office of Veterans Affairs at (202) 724-5454.

Veteran Services and Information	Phone Number
Benefits Information and Assistance	(800) 827-1000
Health Care	(877) 222-8387
Education and Training	(888) 442-4551
VA Life Insurance	(800) 669-8477
Office of SGLI (Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance)	(800) 419-1473
VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA)	(800) 733-8387
Helpline (Agent Orange & Gulf War)	(800) 749-8387
Direct Deposit	(877) 838-2778
Headstones (status of claims only)	(800) 697-6947
Telecommunication Device for Deaf (TDD)	(800) 829-4833