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St. Paul VA Regional Benefit Office

We help Veterans, service members, and their families access VA benefits and services. Benefits we can help with include disability compensation, education benefits, life insurance, pensions, and home loans.

Location and contact information

Address

1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling
St. Paul, MN 55111

Phone numbers

Main phone:

VA benefits hotline:

Office hours

Hours may vary for different services. Select a service on this page to check the hours.

  • Mon: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tue: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Sat: Closed
  • Sun: Closed
Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building
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The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building provides free on-site parking. The entrance to the visitors and handicapped parking areas are accessed from the road in front of the building through the guard station.

The Regional Office is located at the Fort Snelling stop of the Twin Cities Metro Transit Blue Line. 

Plan your trip to our office with Metro Transit. 

When you visit, please bring a current, unexpired photo ID.    

Depending on the reason for your visit, you may need to bring additional documents and information about you and your dependents, including

Documents

  • A copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214)
  • Copies of relevant medical records

Personal information

  • Your Social Security number 
  • Direct deposit information

Information about your dependents

  • Dates of birth 
  • Social Security numbers

We can help you find out what documents to bring to your visit. We can also request documents for you. Call the office for more information.

Visitors seeking assistance from the Public Contact Team at the St. Paul Regional Office are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VERA is a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments. 

Schedule an appointment with VERA.

You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.  Appointments are available Monday - Friday (excluding holidays). 

Walk-ins are also welcome.  

The Regional Office is located in a federal building. Federal Protective Service screens all visitors. Please be mindful of what you bring with you and allow for additional time to go through security. 

We maintain an outreach program, to ensure we can connect with our stakeholders, Veterans and beneficiaries in the community.

Our outreach specialists can assist you with applying for benefits and refer you to other organizations and resources as needed.

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Veteran benefits

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We can guide you through the disability compensation process. We can help you understand your eligibility, start a claim, or complete your paperwork. If you’ve already filed a disability claim or requested a decision review, we can help you check the status. If you already receive disability benefits, we can help address any payment issues.

Manage your benefits online

You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online.

Get help with disability compensation benefits

Our benefit counselors can help you understand eligibility, gather required documents, fill out paperwork, check claim status, update direct deposit, and more.

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only

Appointments

If you would like to schedule an appointment with a benefits counselor please use the link provided below.

Main Phone
Location
G200
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

If you’re a Veteran or service member who experienced military sexual trauma (MST), we can help with benefits-related questions and with filing benefits claims. We can also update you on the status of claims you’ve already filed. Our MST outreach coordinators can help you find and access VA services and programs.

Manage your benefits online

You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online.

Get help with an MST-related claim

Our MST outreach coordinators can help you file a claim, request a decision review, or assist with other MST-related benefits and services.

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only

Appointments

If you would like to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment please use the link provided below.

Main Phone
Location
G200
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

We’ll help you achieve your job and career goals. We can connect you with one-on-one support, counseling, and training. If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, we can help you explore your options. Our Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E or Chapter 31) program can help with learning new skills, finding a new job, starting a business, getting educational counseling, or returning to your former job.

Manage your benefits online

You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online.

Get help applying for benefits and services

We can help you understand the VR&E support-and-services tracks for education and employment.

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only

Appointments

If you would like to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with a counselor please use the link provided below.

Main Phone
Location
G350
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

If you meet certain service, income, and disability requirements, we can help you apply for monthly pension payments.

Manage your benefits online

You always have the option to apply for and manage your VA benefits online.

Get help applying for Veterans Pension benefits

Our benefit counselors can help you understand eligibility, gather required documents, fill out paperwork, and more.

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only

Appointments

If you would like to schedule an appointment with a benefits counselor please use the link provided below.

Main Phone
Location
G200
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

Can't find the service you're looking for?

Call our VA benefits hotline at 800-827-1000 (TTY: 711). We’re here 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

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