KCVA - Veterans Benefits

Address

4801 Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64128

(816) 861-4700

www.kansascity.va.gov/

AKA:

Veteran Service Organizations (VSO)

Description:

A VSO, along with state, county, and other local Veteran service representatives are trained to help you understand and apply for any VA benefits you may be entitled to including: compensation, education, vocational rehabilitation and employment, home loans, life insurance, pension, health care, and burial benefits. Additionally, your VSO can help you gather any evidence needed and submit a Fully Developed Claim on your behalf. Many VSOs provide their services free-of-charge, but they may request reimbursement for unusual expenses.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

June 10, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

4801 Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64128

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(816) 861-4700

Fax

(816) 922-3303

Legal Status:

Governmental

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

Veterans of the United States Uniformed Services may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Hours

M-F 8am-4:30pm

Required Documents

Discharge or separation papers also called (DD214), medical evidence and reports, dependency records (marriage and children's birth certificates) Proof of income, relevant medical records (if applicable)

Eligibility

Based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call, visit location, or visit website

Languages

Interpretation services available

Service Area

Kansas and Missouri

Geography Served

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      Description

      Disability Compensation is a tax free monetary benefit paid to Veterans.

      Hours

      M-F 8am-4:30pm

      Required Documents

      Discharge or separation papers also called (DD214), medical evidence and reports, dependency records (marriage and children's birth certificates) Proof of income, relevant medical records (if applicable)

      Eligibility

      Veterans with disabilities that are the result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active military service. Compensation may also be paid for post-service disabilities that are considered related or secondary to disabilities occurring in service and for disabilities presumed to be related to circumstances of military service, even though they may arise after service. Generally, the degrees of disability specified are also designed to compensate for considerable loss of working time from exacerbations or illnesses.

      Fees

      None

      Intake Procedure

      Call for appointment

      Languages

      Interpretation services available

      Service Area

      Kansas and Missouri

      Geography Served

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        • Missouri
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-1800.9000-920) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          VA Health Insurance

          Hours

          M-F 8am-4:30pm

          Required Documents

          Discharge or separation papers also called (DD214), medical evidence and reports, dependency records (marriage and children's birth certificates) Proof of income, relevant medical records (if applicable)

          Eligibility

          Eligibility varies for active duty, veterans and their families

          Fees

          None

          Intake Procedure

          Apply online, in person, by phone or by mail

          Languages

          Interpretation services available

          Service Area

          Kansas and Missouri

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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            • Missouri
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-8000.9000) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              VA offers Veterans and Survivors Pensions to wartime veterans and their families.

              Hours

              M-F 8am-4:30pm

              Required Documents

              Discharge or separation papers also called (DD214), medical evidence and reports, dependency records (marriage and children's birth certificates) Proof of income, relevant medical records (if applicable)

              Eligibility

              Income guidelines; Veterans must have at least 90 days of active duty, including one day during a wartime period; If the active duty occurred after September 7, 1980, you must have served at least 24 months or the full period that you were called up (with some exceptions); AND: Age 65 or older with limited or no income, OR totally and permanently disabled, OR a patient in a nursing home receiving skilled nursing care, OR receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, OR receiving Supplemental Security Income. The Veteran must have met the service requirements above for surviving spouses and children applying for the Survivors Pension.

              Fees

              None

              Intake Procedure

              Apply online, by mail, or in person.

              Languages

              Interpretation services available

              Service Area

              Kansas and Missouri

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                • Missouri
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-1800.9000-960) and related services within the Service Tree.

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