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Fort Harrison VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at David J. Thatcher VA Clinic

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

3550 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802

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: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Tue: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Wed: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thu: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Fri: Closed
  • Sat: Closed
  • Sun: Closed
A dark grey panel and light stone building with a large four-post pergola beside the building entrance

Prepare for your visit

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Visitors seeking assistance from the Public Contact Team 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.

Please use VERA to schedule the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.

Public Transportation

DAV Transportation Network

The DAV offers rides to and from locations throughout the state.  For further information concerning this option, please contact one of the Hospital Service Coordinators shown below. This is a free service for our veterans.

Hospital Service Coordinator for Western Montana - Call 1- and stay on the line to ask for the operator to transfer your call to the DAV transportation office.  You may also call to reach the office directly.

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When you visit, please bring a current, unexpired photo ID. Depending on the reason for your visit, you may need to bring additional these documents and information about you and your dependents:  

 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. 

In the spotlight

VA accredited representatives

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

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

Main Phone

Main Phone
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

Call at your convenience

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

Main Phone
General
Main Phone
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

Family member and caregiver benefits

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We can help you apply for Veterans burial allowances to help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs. We can also help you apply for certain memorial items to honor the military service of a Veteran or Reservist.

Manage your benefits online

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

Get help applying for burial benefits

Our benefit counselors can help you fill out paperwork.

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

Main Phone

Main Phone
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, we can help you learn about eligibility and apply for VA survivor compensation.

Manage your benefits online

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

Get help applying for 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

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

Main Phone

Main Phone
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

Other services

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We can help you find and download VA letters and documents that include information about your benefits.

Manage your benefits online

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

Get a copy of a VA letter

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

Main Phone

Main Phone
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

If you receive VA disability compensation, pension, or education benefits, we can help you update your direct deposit information. You’ll need your bank’s routing number and account number to make the updates.

Manage your benefits online

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

Get help changing your direct deposit information

Our benefit counselors can help you fill out paperwork or address any payment issues.

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

Main Phone

Main Phone
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

We can help you request a DD214 or other military service records. We can also help you request your military service treatment and private medical records to support your claim​.

Manage your benefits online

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

Get help requesting records

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Virtual visits by appointment only

Appointments

Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

Main Phone

Main Phone
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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