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During the government shutdown, Regional Offices are closed and personnel will not be available to assist you in-person or virtually. For more information, visit our contingency plan

Louisville 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

During the government shutdown, Regional Offices are closed and personnel will not be available to assist you in-person or virtually.

For more information, please visit https://department.va.gov/contingency-planning/

321 W Main St, Suite 390
Louisville, KY 40202

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 4:00 p.m.
  • Tue: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sat: Closed
  • Sun: Closed
Louisville Regional Benefits Office. Waterfront Plaza Office Towers. Large glass windows with red roof awning.

Prepare for your visit

Select a topic to learn more.

Visitors seeking assistance from the Public Contact Team at the (enter RO name) 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.

Please follow this link to schedule the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.

Walk-Ins are accepted for some services, additional information for specific services is available within the facility services section of this website.

To schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor please visit VERA and follow the onscreen instructions.

Appointments are available Monday - Friday (excluding holidays). 

Hourly fee parking is available underneath the Regional Office (Galt House Garage). Enter the parking area off 4th St and 3rd St, off Main Street next to the KFC Yum Center.  

  • Clearance Height: 6'8''
  • 0-30 minutes       $1.00
  • 31-60 minutes    $3.00
  • 1-2 hours              $6.00
  • 2-3 hours              $9.00
  • 3-4 hours              $12.00 
  • 4-6 hours              $15.00
  • Daily Max               $22.00
  •  32 ADA Spaces 

     

Hourly fee garage parking underneath the KFC Yum Center located off 3rd St and Main St, and also between 2nd St and Washington St. 

One Arena Plaza 

  • Clearance Height: 7'0''
  • 0-30 minutes       $1.00
  • 31-60 minutes    $3.00
  • 1-2 hours              $6.00
  • 2-3 hours              $9.00
  • 3-4 hours              $12.00 
  • 4-6 hours              $15.00
  • Daily Max               $22.00
  •  14 ADA Spaces 

     

There is also hourly fee street parking available (first come first serve) on Main Street and surrounding streets.

We are easily accessible via several bus routes. 

Plan your route and see schedules

The nearest TARC bus stop to Waterfront Plaza is on Fourth Street, as it is a central location in the downtown area and serves various bus routes.

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

  • Social Security numbers
  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • Death Certificates (if applicable)

 

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 help you explore your options for learning new skills, finding a new job, starting a business, getting educational counseling, or returning to your former job. We can also help you apply for employment benefits and services, apply for education benefits, and get support for your Veteran-owned small business.

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

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

Visit our office, with or without an appointment

Call at your convenience

Appointments

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

Main Phone
Louisville Regional Office, Veteran Readiness and Employment
Main Phone
Service Hours

The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

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 may be available

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, by appointment only

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.

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, by appointment only

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

Select a topic to learn more.

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 may be available

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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