Linda C. Walker
Director

The Detroit VA Regional Office is located in the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, (477 Michigan Ave), in downtown Detroit. The reception desk is located on the 12th floor, and office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are closed on all federal holidays.

The Regional Office Staff are dedicated to providing responsive and timely service to the veterans of Michigan and their families. Their duties include processing and making decisions on claims for disability compensation, and assisting with applications for a wide range of VA benefits.

They also answer your questions when you call our toll-free number (1-800-827-1000), or when you come into the office for a face to face interview. No appointment is necessary.

Veteran Entrepreneurs

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a number of services to assist veterans who own or are considering starting small businesses. Among the services provided are loan guarantee programs, venture capital assistance, entrepreneurial development programs, government contracting assistance, and Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The Michigan District Office is located in the McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave, Suite 515, Detroit, Michigan 48226.
(313) 226-6075.

Did you know??

The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund provides grants of temporary emergency assistance to eligible wartime veterans and their families residing in the State of Michigan. The MVTF cannot provide assistance for long-term problems or chronic financial difficulties, and the MVTF does not provide loans. But when an eligible applicant is unable to temporarily provide the basic necessities of life in our society without causing a hardship, a situation for a possible MVTF grant exists. The assistance must be essential and not for the relief of an inconvenience, or the purchase of a want/desire. To find out more about the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, visit the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs page.

Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents (2008 Edition)

The 2008 edition (pdf) of this booklet lists the variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents.  Selecting the link above will take you to the VA Public Affairs Office website, Acrobat Reader is required.