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Walk-in Flu Shot Clinics

We’re still offering no-cost flu shots to eligible veterans during walk-in clinics at the main campuses. Clinics are in Primary Care from 8am-4pm (excluding federal holidays).

Get your no cost flu shot

West Haven Parking Garage Update

Construction is underway for the four-story, 350-space parking garage.

West Haven parking garage construction Oct. 26, 2023

Beneficiary Travel payments go electronic effective Oct. 1, 2023

The U.S. Treasury requires that all payments be made electronically to veterans, caregivers, and other stakeholders.

Construction activity for parking garage begins week of Aug. 13

WEST HAVEN, Conn. – Construction activity begins the week of Aug. 13, 2023, for the 350 space, four story garage at the West Haven campus.

Patient Parking Garage Artist Rendering

Facebook Live PACT Act

Join VA, the Veterans of Foreign War and the Vietnam Veterans of America on Aug. 2 at 3:30pm for this event to learn more about the PACT Act. Apply by Aug. 9 to possibly have benefits backdated to Aug. 10, if approved.

Requesting Military Records

If you've been discharged from military service, your personnel files are stored at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Request military records from the National Archives online, by phone, or mail.

June 20 Virtual Town Hall Recording

Interim Director Leslie Pierson hosted the event to share healthcare system updates.

Patient Parking Garage Construction Begins Soon

VA Connecticut Healthcare System is excited to announce that construction will begin soon on a 350- space, four-story patient parking garage at the West Haven campus.

Patient Parking Garage Artist Rendering

Support MST Survivors on Their Path Toward Healing

With the message “We believe you, and we believe in you,” the VA is reaching out to survivors and their families, friends and supporters throughout Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April.

If you experienced military sexual trauma (MST), you might feel unsure of where to turn. At VA, we believe you and we believe in you. VA is here to help survivors of all backgrounds and genders heal after MST. Learn more: www.MentalHealth.va.gov/SAAM

March 15 Women Veterans Town Hall Recording

If you missed the town hall you can watch the recording.

Which one is the veteran? Both.