Honolulu VA Regional Benefit Office at Spark M. Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
This official VA regional benefit office helps veterans with benefits eligibility, documents, claims filing and status, direct deposit updates, housing-grant questions, and VR&E support.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (va.gov), checked Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Get help with disability compensation benefitsVeterans who need help understanding eligibility, starting a claim, checking claim status, or addressing payment issues.
- Get help applying for education benefitsVeterans who want to apply for VA education benefits, find the right school or training program, or get career counseling.
- Get help requesting a COE or filling out paperworkPeople who want to learn about eligibility for VA home loans and request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility.
- Get connectedVeterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, or a Veteran someone cares about.
- Get help with an MST-related claimVeterans or service members who experienced military sexual trauma (MST).
- Get help applying for Veterans Pension benefitsPeople who meet certain service, income, and disability requirements for monthly pension payments.
- Get help applying for burial benefitsPeople applying for Veterans burial allowances and certain memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran or Reservist.
- Get help changing your direct deposit informationPeople who receive VA disability compensation, pension, or education benefits.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Hawaii veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; some programs also serve very low-income veteran families. 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 1, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Make an appointment with a Benefits Counselor through the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA) and follow the onscreen instructions, or visit the office as a walk-in.
- Choose the benefit or service you need help with; the office lists support for claims, education, home loans, pension, life insurance, records requests, direct deposit updates, and more.
- Go to the Honolulu VA Regional Benefit Office during service hours. The page lists the Benefits Counselor location as Veterans Service Center, Public Contact Section, E-Wing, 1st Floor.
- Bring a current, unexpired photo ID.
- Bring any additional documents and information related to your visit, including records and dependent information if applicable.
- Meet with a benefit counselor, who can help you understand eligibility, gather required documents, fill out paperwork, check claim status, update direct deposit, or request records.
- If you are currently in the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program, contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) to schedule an appointment.
What to bring
- Current, unexpired photo ID
- Copy of 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
Appointments are available Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays, and virtual visits are by appointment only. Walk-ins are accepted.
Contact
- Call (800) 827-1000Mon : 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Serves all of Hawaii
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.
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