Note from Los Angeles VA Regional Office Assistant Director, Jamie Cannon
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer awareness reminds us of the strength, resilience, and early‑detection advocacy needed to protect our communities—and this message holds special meaning for our Veterans. Many who have served face unique health risks due to their service, and increased awareness, access to screenings, and supportive resources are essential to ensuring they receive the care they deserve. Data shows that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. VA provides screening mammograms to detect breast cancer early when it is most treatable. VA provides on-site mammograms at over 80 VA facilities, along with access to breast ultrasounds, MRIs, biopsies, genetic counseling/testing, and full cancer diagnostics, and treatment—including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation—either on-site or via community referrals. The National Oncology Program (NOP) treats more than 56,000 Veterans annually, delivering evidence-based cancer care and expanding precision oncology, telehealth, and clinical trials opportunities. Learn more about breast cancer awareness here.
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Claims Process Streamlined for Veterans Affected by 1973 Records Fire
VA is making the claims process easier for Veterans whose records were damaged or destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). Learn more about this advancement.
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VA Health and Benefits Mobile App
More than 4.6 million Veterans already use the VA Health and Benefits mobile app to manage their care and benefits, and now, Veterans can view lab results and manage VA benefit overpayment debts directly in the app. These new features give you faster access to important information and make it easier to manage your healthcare and benefits from your phone. Learn more here.
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Fraud Alert: Watch out for Phishing Scams
Fraudsters use phishing emails, texts, calls, and QR codes to target Veterans' benefits and personal information. Know the signs and protect yourself - Learn more...
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Veterans can use their VA-guaranteed home loan benefit more than once
You can use your VA-guaranteed home loan benefit more than once. Many Veterans and surviving spouses think it’s a one-time benefit, but it isn’t.
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Veteran Outreach Events
VA benefits can help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. Join an event for conversation and information. Click here to view additional events.
Women Veterans' Social at the Peer Center
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. PT
Where: 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073 (B306 near canteen)
Directions: Get directions on Google Maps
2026 Taste of Soul Family Festival
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm (PDT)
Where: Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008
The 2026 Taste of Soul Family Festival returns for its 21st year, bringing together hundreds of thousands of residents, community organizations, businesses and government agencies along Crenshaw Boulevard.
Visit the Los Angeles County Pavilion to connect with County departments, including the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA), and learn about programs, services and resources available to Veterans, service members and their families.
Taste of Soul features food, live entertainment, community resources, local businesses and activities throughout the day.
Join the Los Angeles Regional Office Team
Are you passionate about serving a unique population and helping Veterans around the globe to receive VA benefits and services?
The Los Angeles VA Regional Office is currently recruiting to fill: No current openings
Job Benefits:
- Flexible Work Hours
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Leave
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- and more!
To learn more about these positions, to include duties, qualifications, conditions of employment, and how to apply, visit the above hyperlinks.
Los Angeles Regional Office Operating Status
The Los Angeles Regional Office is located on the second floor of the Federal Building at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood, directly across from the Los Angeles National Cemetery. Parking is available onsite and can be accessed via both Veteran Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. We are open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional information is available on our website at Los Angeles VA Regional Benefit Office | Veterans Affairs.
Visitors are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment using the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VERA is a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments. Please follow this link to schedule the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
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Los Angeles Regional Office Claims Clinics
The Los Angeles Regional Office (LARO) offers various ways to speak with a representative. In addition to virtual & in person appointments and walk in service, we host a virtual claims clinic via Microsoft Teams on the 2nd Friday of every month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PT.
The LARO claims clinic is designed to give basic information about the claims process and how to file claims. Veterans, family members, and their representatives have the opportunity to ask general questions about benefits. We explain how to make an appointment with us virtually or in person to address any specific issues you would like to discuss or to assist you with filing a claim.
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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
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VA Resource Navigator
The VA Resource Navigator helps Veterans easily find and use VA resources. It provides web links, phone numbers, QR codes and other useful information about VA. Veterans can also find answers to frequently asked questions about key VA benefits and services.
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VA Federal Benefits Booklet
Have you applied for VA care, benefits and services? Unsure what else you may be eligible for? Don’t miss out on what you’ve earned—check out this handy reference guide to learn more. The VA Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers handbook contains a comprehensive listing of VA programs, including phone numbers and websites for easy reference.
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Veterans Benefits Guide
Stars and Stripes and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) present the Veterans Benefits Guide. This guide–created for Veterans, Service members, and their families–contains information about financial assistance, career planning and guidance, home loan assistance, and more!
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