Pittsburgh Regional Office Status of Operations
Veterans with questions regarding their VA benefits are urged to schedule virtual appointments with our Public Contact Team to address specific concerns and claims-related inquiries. Please contact PCU.VBAPIT@VA.GOV to schedule your virtual session.
Beginning November 12, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Pittsburgh Regional Office (RO) will begin offering in-person services by appointment only. To schedule an appointment for in-person services:
Veterans are encouraged to work with their appointed Veterans Service Officer.
Veterans can continue to get information about benefits or file a claim for benefits by visiting our website at www.va.gov. For claims related or other questions, Veterans may request information via Inquiry Routing & Information System (IRIS) or by calling 1-800-827-1000.
We are maintaining all other business operations. Monthly benefit payments will continue uninterrupted. For future updates, please check our website:
 Veterans are encouraged to schedule virtual appointments with our Public Contact Team. Please contact PCU.VBAPIT@VA.GOV to schedule your virtual appointment.
Talk to Pittsburgh VA
Veterans may also request to speak to a Pittsburgh VA representative by contacting PA Serves by phone (1-855-838-7744) or self-referral. If you self-refer via the PA Serves website, please include #TalktoPittsburghVA in your message.
In cooperation with the Butler VA Medical Center, a representative from the VBA Pittsburgh RO will be available to meet with Veterans and claimants via Tele-benefits on select Fridays.
Day: Select Fridays
- November 13, 2020
- November 27, 2020* (Tentative)
- December 11, 2020
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Butler VA Medical Center (Report to the Lobby; Offices for the Telebenefits Site are to the left of the main lobby area with VAMC Social Workers)
Details: Veterans can meet with a representative from the VBA Pittsburgh RO via video conferencing
 Join Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) on Wednesday, November 11 at the 2020 Virtual Veterans Day Breakfast!
In this unsettled year, Veterans Day stands as a powerful reminder of our founding national ideal, E Pluribus Unum, “Out of Many, One.” VLP's virtual Veterans Day program will honor this motto by bringing our region together to celebrate the diversity of our veterans and military community. Join VLP to thank those who have served our country to secure America’s promise of liberty and justice for all.
Register today: VirtualVeteransDayPGH.org
Honor your hero during the event with a tribute for a donation of $5.
Contact: Toshua Jarrett jarrettt@vlpwpa.org.
 Veterans Day Bike Tour
This Veterans Day, Pittsburgh Hires Veterans will be hosting its first Veterans Day Bike Tour. This 20-mile roundtrip bicycle tour of four area monuments is intended to be a unique way to acknowledge and honor those who have served and are continuing to serve our great nation.
We will begin with opening ceremonies at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 11 at the World War II Memorial on the North Shore. We will then travel to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Memorial. From the North Shore, we will make the trek to Homestead to visit Medal of Honor Recipient John D. Kelly's Memorial before returning to Pittsburgh's North Shore. At each Memorial we will stop briefly to hear remarks from guest speakers. In Homestead we will have coffee and other warm drinks to help you warm up.
With many events being cancelled and postponed, we hope you will consider joining us this Veterans Day on our inaugural bike tour. For more event information and registration, please visit: https://pittsburghhiresveterans.org/engage/veterans-day-bike-tour/
Community Calendar of Events
A multitude of Veteran-centric events occur throughout the Pittsburgh community. Visit the calendar link below for additional details:
Note to potential attendees: Please contact the organizers before attending any listed "in-person" community events, as they may be postponed or canceled as a result of the coronavirus.
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs, many of whom are Veterans themselves.
This free support is confidential and available every day, 24/7 and serves
- All Veterans
- All Service members
- National Guard & Reserve
- Their family members & friends
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.
Based on where you are in life, your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways. Keep your welcome kit handy so you can turn to it throughout your life—like when it’s time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get health care, retire, or make plans for your care as you age.
Feel free to share this guide with friends or family members who need help with their benefits too. Download your VA Welcome Kit and print out copies for yourself and others!
How to Apply for a Veteran ID Card
A Veteran ID Card (VIC) can be used to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses. Find out if you’re eligible for a Veteran ID Card and how to apply.
Help Us Serve You!
If you are interested in having a VA representative from the Pittsburgh RO attend an upcoming virtual event, participate in a virtual speaking engagement, or provide a benefits briefing please let us know!
*The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized VA activities, the Department does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. All links are provided with the intent of meeting the mission of the Department. Please let us know about existing external links which you believe are inappropriate.
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