THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES (VDVS) IS OPEN FOR VIRTUAL AND LIMITED IN-PERSON SERVICES. APPOINTMENT REQUESTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE THROUGH THE RED “APPOINTMENT REQUEST” BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, OR BY CALLING OR E-MAILING YOUR LOCAL VDVS OFFICE. VDVS OFFICES LOCATED IN THE MCGUIRE AND HAMPTON VAMC’S ARE CLOSED FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES AT THIS TIME. All WALK-IN HOURS ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME DUE TO SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN PLACE AS A RESULT OF COVID-19.
Transportation
This page provides links to Transportation to VA facilities and other community based services.
State Resources
- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Transportation Network provides free rides to and from most VA facilities. For a list of local DAV Hospital Service Transportation Coordinators, go to. http://www.dav.org/volunteers/documents/HSCDirectory.pdf
- Public Transportation Directory provides information on local public transportation systems in Virginia. http://www.publictransportation.org/tools/local/Pages/Virginia.aspx
National Resources
- US Department of Veterans Affairs provides a mileage allowance and in some cases special mode transportation to eligible veterans.
- http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/314
- 1-877-222-8387or contact the Transportation Coordinator at your local VA facility.
