United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Information Resource Center
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Help For Veterans

Veterans who wish to contact the VA or need information about benefits may start with the following links:

Enrollment for VA Health Benefits
Information on eligibility, benefits, costs, how to apply

Other Government Benefits
Information about availability of federal and state government benefits

My Health e Vet
Web-based information and services, such as explanations of medications, a Health Education Library, self-assessment tools, and health calculators.

Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS)
Information about all other questions and methods of contact.

Online Support for Researchers

VIReC provides support to researchers who use VA data and resources systems.

FAQs
Check the Web page of Frequently Asked Questions for answers to common questions about using VA data.

HSR&D Staff Directory
Use the Staff Directory to search for researchers and co-workers within HSR&D. You can choose to search by name, research interest, or to view a list by field program.

HSRData-L Listserv
The HSRData-L Listserv is a discussion forum for users of VA data. Participants also include data stewards and information system managers.

Toolkit for New Data Users
Toolkit for New Data Users

VA Facilities Locator & Directory
The Facilities Locator & Directory is a storehouse of facility and key staff information within VA facilities. You can choose to search by state and administration, as well as by viewing through an interactive map of the United States.

Other VA-Related Issues
Choose from among several ways to locate information or to contact the VA using the Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS).

Help Desk Support for Researchers

The VIReC Help Desk provides individualized responses to requests from data users for information, advice, and referral to experts.

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