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Virginia Department of Veterans Services

1201 Broad Rock Blvd. Room 1M-169A
Richmond, VA 23249

(804) 675-6546

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Who We Are

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services advocates for Virginia veterans and connects them to earned benefits and services. Information on current federal, state and local veterans’ programs, entitlements and referral services is available in Virginia through a network of 34 benefit service offices. All services are provided free of charge. For Benefit eligibility information, click here.

The Veterans Education Transition and Employment directorate of the Virginia Department of Veteran’s Services ensures that every Veteran or eligible person has a full and fair opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential through access to the G.I. Bill approved post-secondary educational, training/licensure/certification, entrepreneurial institutions, V3 certified employers and Virginia Colleges and Universities. Currently, more than one thousand institutions with various programs are approved in Virginia.

State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training (SAA)

Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Transition Program

Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Program

Military Education & Workforce Initiative

Virginia Women Veterans Program.

Programs include a transitioning through veterans’ entrepreneurship.   

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Amelia County
,
Chesterfield County
,
Colonial Heights City
,
Cumberland County
,
Dinwiddie County
,
Essex County
,
Goochland County
,
Hanover County
,
Henrico County
,
Hopewell City
,
King William County
,
King and Queen County
,
Lancaster County
,
Middlesex County
,
New Kent County
,
Petersburg City
,
Powhatan County
,
Prince George County
,
Richmond City
,
Richmond County
,
Surry County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
22-55
,
56-60
,
60+
Other Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for most federal and state benefits is based on discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. Call for other eligibility requirements.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Call the office; visit the website. Call to make an appointment. Due to high volume of clients, most daily appointments are filled by 9:00am
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
David Ringle
Intake Contact Email
David.Ringle@dvs.virginia.gov

Report Problems
Call the Agency