Des Moines Regional Office
The official VA Des Moines Regional Office provides veterans benefits support, public outreach, and Veteran Readiness & Employment assistance.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (va.gov), checked Sep 9, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Disability compensation benefitsVeterans who need help understanding eligibility, starting a claim, checking claim status, or addressing payment issues.
- Education benefitsVeterans who want to apply for VA education benefits, find a school or training program, or get career counseling.
- VA home loansPeople who want to learn about eligibility for VA home loans, request a Certificate of Eligibility, or ask about housing grants for service-connected disabilities.
- Homeless Veteran assistanceVeterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, or someone seeking help for a Veteran they care about.
- Life insurance benefitsVeterans and families who want to learn about VA life insurance options, apply for life insurance, or file claims for benefits.
- Military sexual trauma (MST) supportVeterans or service members who experienced military sexual trauma and need help with benefits questions, claims, or access to VA services and programs.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E or Chapter 31)Veterans with a service-connected disability that limits their ability to work or prevents them from working.
- Veterans Pension benefitsPeople who meet certain service, income, and disability requirements and need help applying for monthly pension payments.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Iowa veterans with qualifying service; eligibility depends on service history, discharge status, and in some cases disability rating or income. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (va.gov), checked Sep 9, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Decide whether to manage your VA benefits online or get help through the Des Moines VA Regional Benefit Office.
- Schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor through VERA, or visit the office with or without an appointment for available services.
- Bring a current, unexpired photo ID to your visit.
- Bring any additional documents and information related to your reason for visiting, including items about you and your dependents.
- Meet with a benefit counselor to understand eligibility, gather required documents, and fill out paperwork or request the benefit or service you need.
- If needed, ask the office what documents to bring or request that the office obtain documents for you.
What to bring
- Current, unexpired photo ID
- Copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214)
- Copies of relevant medical records
- Social Security number
- Direct deposit information
- Information about your dependents
- Dependents' dates of birth
- Dependents' Social Security numbers
What to expect
Walk-ins are accepted for some services. If you schedule through VERA, you will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
Contact
- Call (515) 323-7569Mon : 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Serves all of Iowa
Next step
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (www.va.gov/des-moines-va-regional-benefit-office)
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