Local Veteran Resources

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Kansas City VA Medical Center

  • What: Primary care services for veterans in the Kansas City Metro area.
  • Location: 4801 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128
  • Phone: 816-861-4700
  • Website: https://www.kansascity.va.gov/

Leavenworth Veterans Affairs Medical Center

  • What: Primary care services for veterans in the Leavenworth, KS area.
  • Location: 4104 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
  • Phone: 785-350-4407
  • Website: https://www.leavenworth.va.gov/

Kansas Commission on Veteran Affairs Office

  • What: The KCVAO Veteran Services Program can help you file VA claims for:
    • Education Benefits
    • Non-service connected Pension Benefits
    • Service-Connected Disability Compensation Benefits
    • Spouse and Dependent Benefits
    • State VA Benefits
    • VA Health Care Benefits

Overland Park Field Office

  • Location: 10107 West 105th Street, Suite B, Overland Park, KS 66212
  • Counties served: Johnson, Kansas City Metro Area, Wyndotte
  • Phone: 913-371-5968
  • Fax: 913-371-0380
  • Website: kcva.ks.gov
  • Veteran Service Representative: Glenda Pavey

Dwight D. Eisenhower V.A. Medical Center

  • Location: 4101 S 4th, Leavenworth, KS, 66048-5055
  • Phone: 913-682-2000
  • The American Legion (74)
    • Room B105
    • Phone: 800-952-8387 Ext. 54297
    • Phone:913-758-4297
    • Fax: 913-758-4187
    • Veteran Service Representative: Thomas Ault
    • Office Assistant: Aldrita Ferguson
    • *Kansas Claims Assistance Participant
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (97)
    • Room B107
    • Phone: 800-952-8387 Ext. 54296
    • Phone: 913-758-4296
    • Fax: 913-758-4257
    • Veteran Service Representative: Allen Barnes
    • Office Assistant: David Hughes
    • *Kansas Claims Assistance participant

Scholarship/Grant Resources

KCKCC Foundation Scholarships for Military Affiliated Students

  • Heart of America Patriot Foundation Endowed Scholarship
  • Senia and Will Shields Emerging Leader Scholarship

Click here to go to the KCKCC Foundation Scholarships page

 

Additional Helpful Links

Additional Helpful Links
Ask the VA a Question
https://ask.va.gov/		 Ask the VA a question relating to any benefit or health question.
eBenefits
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov 		 Use portal to begin your GI Bill or convert from Montgomery to Post 9/11. Obtain a Certificate for a VA backed home loan; Initiate a VA claim and many other benefits. Registering on eBenefits creates the Service Member’s DS Logon username and password.
Joint Service Transcript
https://jst.doded.mil/jst/ 		 Site to get your military college credits transferred to a college.
Verification of Military Experience & Training (VMET) https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgps/    Great document to civilianize your military experience for use on a resume. Password same as eBenefits. Errors are corrected by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) at 800-727-3677.
WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do  Verify your enrollment here.
VA Education Benefits  
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ 		 Find additional information on VA Education Benefits.
GI Bill Comparison Tool
https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool 		 Compare the different GI Bills, compare online vs. residential courses and how it will impact your BAH.
Department of Defense   
https://www.defense.gov/ 		 Information about the Department of Defense can be found here.
TA Decide
https://www.dodmou.com/TADECIDE/InstitutionDetails?opeidNumber=00192500 		 Information about Tuition Assistance and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Kansas City Kansas Community College Scorecard   https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155292-Kansas-City-Kansas-Community-College  US Department of Education Score Card provides information about the school, their programs, costs, admissions and more.
Kansas City Kansas Community College Navigator profile  https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Kansas+city+kansas+Community+College&s=all&id=155292  Institute of Education Sciences provides scientific data on colleges to help you make an informed decision.
Veterans Crisis Line
www.veteranscrisisline.net 

Ways to Connect:

*1800-273-8255 then Press 1;

*Dial 988 then Press 1;

*Text: 838255

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. 
Military One Source
www.militaryonesource.com 		 Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges, and thrive. As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSources for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more.