Veterans Benefits Administration

1-800-827-1000 or www.vba.va.gov

In partnership with the Veterans Health Administration and the National Cemetery Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides benefits and services to the Veterans and their families in a responsive, timely, and compassionate manner in recognition of their service to the nation.

The St. Louis VA Regional Office (VARO) provides the full range of benefits and services to approximately 569,045 veterans and dependents residing in the State of Missouri.

As one of four Regional Processing Offices (RPO), our Education Division administers all education benefits to veterans, servicepersons and dependents residing in 16 states.

VA Home Loan Guaranty Program

The VA Loan Guaranty Service is the organization within the Veterans Benefits Administration, charged with the responsibility of administering the home loan program. Our mission is to help veterans and active duty personnel purchase and retain homes in recognition of their service to the Nation. All veterans and other participants in the program will be treated in a courteous, responsive, and timely manner. We will endeavor to operate in the most efficient manner possible to minimize costs and ensure the best use of the taxpayer’s dollar.

Education Benefits

For information on federal education benefits, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at www.gibill.va.gov or call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).