To schedule a VA benefits appointment at the Houston VA Regional Office, call 713-383-3770; or the San Antonio Satellite VBA Office, call 210-396-9694. The Houston VA Regional Office encourages Veterans and their family members to take advantage of in-person opportunities to speak with Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) counselors. VA Regional Offices provide financial and other forms of assistance to Veterans and their dependents. This includes disability compensation, survivor’s benefits, pension and fiduciary service, education and training, aid and […]
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Houston VA Regional Office Hiring Staff to Help Expedite VA Claims Process
Apply today! This is an exciting opportunity to work at VA and make a difference in the lives of Veterans. To help reduce the number of existing VA benefits claims and address the surge of new claims stemming from recent policy changes, the Houston VA Regional Office is actively recruiting qualified team members. “This is an exciting opportunity to work at VA and make a difference in the lives of so many of our nation’s […]
VA Secretary recognizes Houston VA nurse for dedication, service to Veterans
Kelly Irving, associate director for Patient Care Services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, was one of six nurses selected for this national 2021 award A Houston VA nurse recently won the national Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs for helping to improve health care services for Veterans. Kelly Irving, associate director for Patient Care Services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, was one of six nurses selected […]
COVID Vaccine for VA Patients
Houston VA is proud to offer enrolled Veterans of all ages the COVID vaccine. We will be hosting a variety of walk-in events for Veterans to get the vaccine this week at our main medical center and in several of our community based outpatient clinics. No appointment will be necessary for Veterans getting the vaccine at the below events: Drive Thru Vaccine Clinic at the Main Medical Center – Veterans can enter through our Almeda gate and get […]
COVID Vaccine Update from Houston VA
Houston VA is now proud to offer enrolled Veterans of all ages the COVID vaccine. We will be hosting a variety of walk-in events this week for Veterans to get the vaccine. No appointment will be necessary for Veterans getting the vaccine at the below events, but Veterans are still able to call us and make appointments to get the vaccine if they want. Drive Thru and Walk-In Vaccine Clinic at our Main Medical Center Veterans can enter […]
Houston Va Selected As One Of 37 VA Sites To Receive Initial Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center today announced that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Houston VA was selected for its ability to vaccinate large numbers of people and store the vaccines at extremely cold temperatures. In accordance with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the Houston VA will begin vaccinating health care personnel and Veterans in VA’s long-term health care […]