Note from Los Angeles VA Regional Office Assistant Director, Jamie Cannon
Women’s Equality Day is recognized on August 26, 2026. Women’s Equality Day marks the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920—a historic step toward ensuring women’s voices are heard. Today, this observance reminds us that equality requires ongoing commitment, advocacy, and recognition of women’s contributions in every field, including military service and the Veteran community. Across our nation, women continue to lead, innovate, and break new ground. They bring vital perspectives to public service, research, education, health care, business, and national security. Women’s Equality Day is both a celebration of progress made and a call to continue advancing equity for future generations. Active‑duty enlisted forces include 182,388 women, representing 17.1% of all enlisted personnel. Women represent 19.7% of active‑duty officers. More than 2 million women Veterans live in the United States today. This has increased by 6% since 2000. As we honor Women’s Equality Day, VA reaffirms its commitment to gender equity—including access to comprehensive health care, mental health support, reproductive health services, Women’s Health Clinics, and programs designed specifically for women Veterans.
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Be Aware of Fake VA Phone Numbers
A single mistyped or misheard digit can route your call to a fraudulent operation rather than the VA. Verify VA phone numbers online.
 
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File a Supplemental Claim for Denied Benefits
If VA denied your disability claim in the past, but now considers your condition presumptive, you are encouraged to file a Supplemental Claim. This will allow VA to re-adjudicate your claim when presented with new evidence or policy. Learn how to file a Supplemental Claim today.
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Level up your transition with a free VA Benefits Course
Whether you're leaving the military soon, just got out, or been out for decades, the free TAP BAS course is your gateway to everything VA.
VA Benefits and Services Course
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Financial Pitfalls Veteran Homebuyers Should Avoid
The VA Home Loan Program has helped more than 29 million homebuyers and can help you avoid common pitfalls and protect your financial future. Learn more
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Veteran Outreach Events
VA benefits can help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. Join an event for conversation and information. Click here to view additional events.
Veteran Community Meetings at the Peer Center
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PT
Where: 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073 (B306 near canteen)
Directions: Get directions on Google Maps
Edwards Air Force Base 2026 Hiring Fair
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (PDT)
Where: Family Readiness Center, 90 Farrell Dr, Bldg. 5620 (Edwards AFB)
Register: edwardsafbhiringfair2026.eventbrite.com
Join the Los Angeles Regional Office Team
Are you passionate about serving a unique population and helping Veterans around the globe to receive VA benefits and services?
The Los Angeles VA Regional Office is currently recruiting to fill: No current openings
Job Benefits:
- Flexible Work Hours
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Leave
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- and more!
To learn more about these positions, to include duties, qualifications, conditions of employment, and how to apply, visit the above hyperlinks.
Los Angeles Regional Office Operating Status
The Los Angeles Regional Office is located on the second floor of the Federal Building at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood, directly across from the Los Angeles National Cemetery. Parking is available onsite and can be accessed via both Veteran Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. We are open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional information is available on our website at Los Angeles VA Regional Benefit Office | Veterans Affairs.
Visitors are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment using 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 the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
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Los Angeles Regional Office Claims Clinics
The Los Angeles Regional Office (LARO) offers various ways to speak with a representative. In addition to virtual & in person appointments and walk in service, we host a virtual claims clinic via Microsoft Teams on the 2nd Friday of every month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PT.
The LARO claims clinic is designed to give basic information about the claims process and how to file claims. Veterans, family members, and their representatives have the opportunity to ask general questions about benefits. We explain how to make an appointment with us virtually or in person to address any specific issues you would like to discuss or to assist you with filing a claim.
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VA Welcome Kit
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned
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VA Resource Navigator
The VA Resource Navigator helps Veterans easily find and use VA resources. It provides web links, phone numbers, QR codes and other useful information about VA. Veterans can also find answers to frequently asked questions about key VA benefits and services.
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VA Federal Benefits Booklet
Have you applied for VA care, benefits and services? Unsure what else you may be eligible for? Don’t miss out on what you’ve earned—check out this handy reference guide to learn more. The VA Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers handbook contains a comprehensive listing of VA programs, including phone numbers and websites for easy reference.
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Veterans Benefits Guide
Stars and Stripes and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) present the Veterans Benefits Guide. This guide–created for Veterans, Service members, and their families–contains information about financial assistance, career planning and guidance, home loan assistance, and more!
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