VA is hosting VetFest events nationwide to inform Veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors about the PACT Act and help them access the health care and benefits they’ve earned. A list of VetFest events near you is at the bottom of this post and will be updated as additional events and details become available.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Meet VA representatives: Talk to VA health care and benefits professionals who can answer your questions about how the PACT Act impacts your eligibility and help you navigate the application process.
- Apply for benefits: Get assistance with filing for PACT Act-related benefits, submitting an intent to file, or enrolling in VA health care.
- Toxic exposure screenings: Receive a screening by VA staff to determine if you may be eligible for benefits due to toxic exposure.
The PACT Act (Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act) is the largest expansion of Veteran health care and benefits in generations. It specifically benefits Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and post-9/11 eras and were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. PACT Act also extends eligibility to survivors of these exposed Veterans.
You can find additional events in your local area by visiting the VA Facility Locator to find a facility near you or by visiting VA Outreach events.
VA is committed to ensuring all eligible Veterans and survivors receive the benefits they deserve under the PACT Act. If you are unable to attend a VetFest event, you can still learn more and access resources online by visiting:
The PACT Act and your VA benefits
PACT Act Performance Dashboard
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility Toolkit
VetFest events near you:
Alabama – AL
- June 11, 2024, Montgomery, AL: Central Alabama Summer VetFest
- June 14, 2024, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT, Fayette, AL: Northwest Alabama Veterans’ Town Hall (Fayette)
Alaska – AK
- Aug. 21, 2024, Palmer, AK: Summer VetFest Alaska
- Aug. 28, 2024, Palmer, AK: Summer VetFest Alaska
Arizona – AZ
- June 27, 2024, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. MST, Phoenix, AZ: PACT Act Summer VetFest
- July 5, 2024, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. MST, Prescott, AZ: Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo
- July 6, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. MST, Prescott, AZ: Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo
Arkansas – AR
- June 24, 2024, North Little Rock, AR: 2024 Central Arkansas VA Healthcare System Summer VetFest
- Sept. 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT, Fayetteville, AR: Health Summit
California – CA
- June 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT, Santa Barbara, CA: Santa Barbara VA 101: Overview on VA Benefits
- June 11, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. PT, San Jacinto, CA: Tribal Health PACT Act Outreach & VA/RSBCIHI Outreach Collaboration
- June 13, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. PT, Bakersfield, CA: Bakersfield Veterans Town Hall
- June 18, 2024, Commerce, CA: East LA Summer VetFest
- June 22, 2024, San Diego, CA: VetFest Kearny Mesa
Colorado – CO
- Aug. 29, 2024, 5:30 p.m. MDT, Grand Junction, CO: Veteran’s Night Grand Junction Farmers Market
- Nov. 19 – 21, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Colorado Springs, CO: El Paso PACT ACT Healthcare and Claims Clinic
Connecticut – CT
- July 13, 2024, Waterford, CT: PACT Act Health Care and Claims Clinic
Delaware – DE
- July 24, 2024, Harrington, DE: VA Outreach Event at Armed Forces Day
Florida – FL
- June 7, 2024, Key West, FL: LGBTQ+ VetFest
- June 11, 2024, Boca Raton, FL: Summer VetFest
- June 14, 2024, Jacksonville, FL: North Florida and South Georgia VetFest for Women Veterans
- July 10, 2024, Belle Glade, FL: West Palm Beach VetFest
- June 22, 2024, Spring Hill, FL: Paco/Hernando Summer VetFest
Georgia – GA
- June 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Johns Creek, GA: Atlanta VA & Warrior Alliance PACT Act Rally
- June 29, 2024, Dublin, GA: PACT Act Summer VetFest
- July 27, 2024, 9 – 10:30 a.m. ET, Decatur, GA: July 27th Veteran Town Hall
Hawaii – HI
- Aug. 10, 2024, Kapolei, HI: Summer VetFest
Idaho – ID
- Aug. 28, 2024, Boise, ID: Boise VA Medical Center Veterans Appreciation Fair
Illinois – IL
- June 8, 2024, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT, Hines, IL: Hines VA Health and Benefits Fair
- June 8, 2024, 12 – 5 p.m. CT, Berwyn, IL: Combined Veterans Community Lunch and Expo (VetFest)
- July 18, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT, Mt. Vernon, IL: Veteran Resource Fair – Town Hall – ELKS Lodge Mt. Vernon IL
- July 20, 2024, 12 – 7 p.m. CT, Summit, IL: Heroes BBQ: Honoring Veterans and First Responders
- July 29, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT, Chicago, IL: Hines Outreach at Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County – Chicago, IL
- Aug. 6, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT, Belvidere, IL: Madison VA at Boone County Fair
- Aug. 14, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT, Pecatonica, IL: Madison VA at Winnebago County Fair
- Aug. 25, 2024, DuQuoin, IL: Veterans Day at the Illinois State Fair
Indiana – IN
- June 5, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Lawrenceburg, IN: Mobile Unit – Enrollment / Benefits – Event at Lawrenceburg Speedway
- July 20, 2024, Noblesville, IN: Resource Fair
- Aug. 8, 2024, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CT, Vincennes, IN: Veteran Resource Fair – Town Hall – Vincennes University
- Aug. 17, 2024, Marion, IN: Summer VetFest
Iowa – IA
- July 10, 2024, 4 – 7 p.m. West Iowa City, IA: Summer VetFest 4th of July Celebration
- Aug. 12, 2024, Des Moines, IA: Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair
Kansas – KS
- Aug. 10, 2024, Wichita, KS: Summer VetFest
Kentucky – KY
- June 8, 2024, 1 – 6 p.m. ET, Lexington[ER1] , KY: Kentucky VetFest – PACT Act Outreach Event June 13, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT, Owensboro, KY: Veteran Resource Fair – Town Hall – Owensboro KY
- June 26, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Highland Heights, KY: Mobile Unit Enrollment / Benefits Event at NKU
- July 10, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Lawrenceburg, KY: Mobile Unit – Enrollment / Benefits – Event at Lawrenceburg Speedway
- July 23, 2024, 5 – 6 p.m. MT, Highland Heights, KY: Mobile Unit Enrollment / Benefits Event at NKU
Louisiana – LA
- June 8, 2024, Lafayette, LA: Summer VetFest
Maine – ME
- Sept. 21, 2024, Jonesboro, Maine: Veterans and Community Connections Expo
Maryland – MD
- June 12, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Edgewood, MD: Harford County PACT Act Veterans Claims Clinic & VA Health Care Enrollment Fair
- Aug. 14, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Dundalk, MD: Baltimore County PACT Act Veterans Claims Clinic & VA Health Care Enrollment Fair
Massachusetts – MA
- June 23, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Methuen, MA: Summer VetFest
- July 13, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET, Qunicy, MA: Veterans Music Fest, and Benefits and Career Expo
Michigan – MI
- June 5, 2024, 1 – 5 p.m. ET, Houghton, MI: Houghton County VetFest 2024 – Veteran Resource Fair
- June 6, 2024, 4 – 7 p.m. ET, Ishpeming, MI: Healthcare Eligibility and Enrollment Fair
- June 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, South Haven, MI: Veteran and Family Resource Fair[ER2]
- June 14, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET, Port Sanilac, MI: Veterans Benefits Fair
- June 20, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Michigan Center, MI: Jackson CBOC Veteran Appreciation Cookout & PACT Act Enrollment Fair
- July 17, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET, Taylor, MI: Veterans Benefits & Resources
- July 18, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Harrison, MI: Mid Michigan Veterans Benefit Fair
- June 19, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET, Taylor, MI: Veterans Benefits & Resources
- Aug. 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET, Ann Arbor, MI: Washtenaw Community College Vetfest
- Aug. 9, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET, Middleville, MI: VA Coffee With Campers
- Aug. 10, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET, Fowlerville, MI: Vetlife VetFest
- Aug. 16, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET, Augusta, MI: VA Coffee With Campers
- Aug. 21, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET, Taylor, MI: Veterans Benefits & Resources
- Sept. 18, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET, Taylor, MI: Veterans Benefits & Resources
Minnesota – MN
- July 15, 2024, St. Cloud, MN: Claims Clinic
- Aug. 27, 2024, Falcon Heights, MN: Minnesota State Fair Military Appreciation Day
Mississippi – MS
- Aug. 21, 2024, Jackson, MS: Veteran Town Hall
Missouri – MO
- June 12, 2024, St. Louis, MO: VA SummerFest
- June 29, 2024, Farmington, MO: VetFest
- Aug. 11, 2024, Sedalia, MO: Missouri State Fair – Military Appreciation Day
Montana – MT
- June 26, 2024, Glasgow, MT: American Legion State Convention “Summer VetFest”
- June 27, 2024, Glasgow, MT: American Legion State Convention “Summer VetFest”
Nebraska – NE
- June 4, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT, North Platte, NE: PACT Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair – North Platte
- Jun 5, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT, North Platte, NE: PACT Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair – North Platte
- July 17, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT, Atkinson, NE: PACT Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair – Atkinson, Nebraska
- July 18, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT, Atkinson, NE: PACT Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair – Atkinson, Nebraska
- Aug. 24, 2024, Offutt AFB, NE: Offutt Air Show PACT Act Outreach
Nevada – NV
- June 8, 2024, Las Vegas, NV: VA Summer VetFest at Allegiant Stadium
New Hampshire – NH
- June 6, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Manchester, NH: PACT Act VetFest
New Jersey – NJ
- Aug. 7, 2024, Augusta, NJ: VA New Jersey Health Care System VetFest
New Mexico – NM
- Aug. 23, 2024, Shiprock, NM: Northern Navajo Veterans Agency Shiprock PACT Act & COMPACT Act Veterans Festival
New York – NY
- June 6, 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET, Binghamton, NY: Broome County VetFest
- June 8, 2024, Rochester, NY: Veterans Benefits Expo
- June 8, 2024, Brooklyn, NY: Brooklyn Pride
- June 13, 2024, Troy, NY: ValleyCats Veterans Night
- June 14, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET, Oswego, NY: Oswego VetFest
- June 19, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. ET, Westerlo, NY: Westerlo Hill Town Outreach
- July 17, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. ET, Westerlo, NY: Westerlo Hill Town Outreach
- Aug. 10-11, 2024, Montgomery, NY: Orange County Air Show
- Aug. 17, 2024, Northport, NY: Northport VAMC & SPVA Veteran Appreciation BBQ
- Aug. 21, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. ET, Westerlo, NY: Westerlo Hill Town Outreach
- Aug. 21, 2024 – Sept. 2, 2024, Syracuse, NY: VetFest at the New York State Fair
- Aug. 29, 2024, Cheektowaga NY: Cheektowaga Veterans Event
- Sept. 18, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. ET, Westerlo, NY: Westerlo Hill Town Outreach
North Carolina – NC
- Aug. 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Salisbury, NC: Salisbury VA Veteran Town Hall
North Dakota – ND
- June 12, 2024, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT, Minot, ND: Minot PACT Act Stand Down
- July 27, 2024, Fargo, ND: Fargo Air Show
Ohio – OH
- June 1, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET, Columbus, OH: Healthy Community Day
- June 1, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET, Lima, OH: Allen County Annual Family Picnic
- June 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET, Harrisburg, OH: Veterans Celebration 2024
- June 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Batavia, OH: Mobile Unit – Enrollment / Benefits – Event at UC Clermont
- June 26, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. ET, virtual: Veterans Tele Town Hall – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- June 27, 2024, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET, Columbus, OH: Caregiver Resource Fair
- June 28, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET, Grove City, OH: Grove City VA Clinic Veterans Appreciation Event
- June 29, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT, Fort Atkinson, WI: Madison VA at Veteran Block Party
- July 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Hamilton, OH: Mobile Unit – Enrollment/Benefits Event – Hamilton Outpatient Clinic
- July 7, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET, Bellefontaine, OH: Logan County VSO Annual Veteran Resource Day
- July 15, 2024, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET, New Lexington, OH: Perry County Fair – Veterans Day
- July 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Batavia, OH: Mobile Unit – Enrollment / Benefits – Event at UC Clermont
- July 19, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET, Marion, OH: Marion VA Clinic Veterans Appreciation Event
- July 31, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Hamilton, OH: Mobile Unit – Enrollment/Benefits Event – Hamilton Outpatient Clinic
- July 31, 2024, 4 – 6 p.m. ET, Newbury Township, OH: Veterans Resource Fair : At Veterans Legacy Woods Park
- July 31, 2024, Middletown, Ohio: Middletown National Night Out: Community Wide Festival
- Aug. 3, 2024, Akron, OH: Summer VetFest
- Aug. 9, 2024, 12 – 1 p.m. ET, virtual: Women’s Health Focus Group
- Aug. 23, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET, Newark, OH: Newark VA Clinic Veterans Appreciation Event
- Aug. 24, 2024, Cincinnati, Ohio: Operation Thank You
- Aug. 31, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET, North Ridgeville, OH: Northeast Ohio VetFest
- Sep 13, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET, Zanesville, OH: Zanesville VA Clinic Veterans Appreciation Event
Oklahoma – OK
- Aug. 3, 2024, Tulsa, OK: Summer VetFest
Oregon – OR
- Sept. 11, 2024, Roseburg, OR: Veterans Standdown and Resource Fair
Pennsylvania – PA
- June 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Saxonburg, PA: Women Veterans Retreat Day
- June 8, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m., Monroeton, PA: Bradford/Sullivan County Summer VetFest
- June 15, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, New Castle, PA: Veteran Resource Fair at Living Treasures
- June 15, 2024, Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Summer VetFest
- June 22, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET, Exton, PA: Summer VETFest
- July 10, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Altoona, PA: VetFest Enrollment Fair
- July 11-13, 2024, Gettysburg, PA: Lebanon VA Medical Center Summer VetFest
- July 13, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Butler, PA: Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, Brave Hearts – Veteran Appreciation Day
- July 26, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Cranberry Township, PA: Korean War Veterans Outreach Event
- Aug. 7, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Monroe Township, PA: Purple Heart Day Outreach Event
- Aug. 16, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA: VA Pittsburgh Summer VetFest
- Aug. 23, 2024, Erie, PA: Erie VA’s Welcome Home Summer VetFest
- Sept. 19, 2024, Dubois, PA: Dubois Enrollment Fair
Puerto Rico – PR
- July 19, 2024, Mayagüez, PR: VetFest en MayaWest!
Rhode Island – RI
- June 26, 2024, Coventry, RI: VA Providence Summer VetFest and PACT Act Town Hall
South Carolina – SC
- Event(s) to be added
South Dakota – SD
- June 13, 2024, Aberdeen, SD: PACT Act Outreach Event
- Aug. 15, 2024, Rapid City, SD: Rapid City SD PACT Act VetFest
Tennessee – TN
- June 11, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, virtual: Recently Separated Veterans and Transitioning Service Members – Virtual VA Outreach Event
- July 25, 2024, 2 – 6 p.m. CT, Clarksville, TN: Clarksville VA Summer VetFest
- Aug. 28, 2024, Knoxville, TN: Summer VetFest
Texas – TX
- June 8, 2024, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, Beaumont, TX: Beaumont PACT Act Claims & Enrollment Clinic
- June 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, Austin, TX: Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
- June 12, 2024, San Angelo, TX: Veterans Summer PACT Act Fair
- June 26, 2024, San Angelo, TX: Veterans Summer PACT Act Fair
- June 28, 2024, Harlingen, TX: 4th of July Celebration
- July 10, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, Austin, TX: Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
- July 27, 2024, El Paso, Texas: PACT Act Claims Clinic and VetFest
- Aug. 14, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, Austin, TX: Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
- Sept. 11, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, Austin, TX: Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
Utah – UT
- June 29-30, 2024, Hill Air Force Base, UT: VetFest @ The Warriors over the Wasatch Open House Air Show
Vermont – VT
- Aug. 3, 2024, White River Junction, VT: Open House/Welcome Home Event
Virginia – VA
- June 1, 2024, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET, Chesapeake, VA: Veterans PACT Act/Town Hall
- Aug. 3, 2024, Hampton, VA: Hampton VAMC VetFest
Washington – WA
- July 13, 2024, Walla Walla, WA: Summer VetFest
Washington, DC
- TBD
West Virginia – WV
- June 13, 2024, 5 – 6 p.m. ET, Parsons, WV: Tucker County Veteran Town Hall
- June 27, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. ET, Sutton, WV: Braxton County Veteran Town Hall
- July 18, 2024, Martinsburg, WV: Martinsburg VAMC VetFest Summer Event
- July 23, 2024, Beckley, WV: Summer VetFest/PACT Act Event
- July 25, 2024, Clarksburg, WV: PACT Act SummerFest Event
- Aug. 8, 2024, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET, Morgantown, WV: Monongalia County Veteran Town Hall
- Aug. 22, 2024, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET, Parkersburg, WV: Wood County Veteran Town Hall
Wisconsin – WI
- June 11, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT, Janesville, WI: Veterans Resource Fair in Janesville, WI
- June 14, 2024, 6 – 7:30 p.m. CT, Crivitz, WI: Crivitz Enrollment and Eligibility Fair
- June 26, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT, Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Veterans Expo/PACT Act Event and Veterans Town Hall- Wisconsin Rapids WI
- July 26, 2024, 5 – 9 p.m. CT, Madison, WI: Madison VA at Mallards Military & Veteran Night
Wyoming – WY
- July 22, 2024, Cheyenne, WY: Cheyenne Frontier Days Military Monday – VetFest
Can’t attend an event? No problem. You can still sign up for VA resources or request assistance.
- Enroll in VA health care. Apply online: VA.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction. Apply over the phone: Call VA toll-free at 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), Option 2. Apply in-person: Visit your nearest VA medical center (https://www.VA.gov/find-locations).
- Submit a VA disability compensation claim.
- Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with a VA benefits specialist.
- Submit your VA disability claim online.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or Veteran Service Organization.
Additionally, you can find events in your local area by visiting the VA Facility Locator and clicking your state and local area or by visiting VA Outreach events.
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In Tampa, FL there is hayley va hospital that refuses vet preference in nursing assistant positions. No requirement for CNA but my FLEMT skills are superior to the NA requirements. I also have an aas as medical assistant but unpatriotic hayley refuses employment. In fact they have spent money by the pound enforcing my rejection in a workforce that is less that 255 veteran. UNPATRIOTIC. Bendict Armold had more integrity than hayley va. My skills and abilities are no match for their unpatriotic arrogance. I have taken emergency management classes through FEMA. No medics know how to handle flash burns, blast injuries, thermal burns, shrapnel wounds despite several bomb threats to va hospitals in the US. I can do the work but not combat the ultra holier than thou in management. I have applied for training and been refused. For exposing hayley they7 blocked me from their page. Can’r afford an attorney so unpatriotic liars win. Those thinking of enlisting need to know this.
where is Morehead City NC or Winston Salem NC
ADD one to Western WA state.
Californian veteran here, really wish I could get a Mobile Clinic with the ability to get same-day claim processing somewhere in my state. Or at least know how many months it might be until that might be, if ever.
No mobile unit events scheduled anywhere New York or Northeast? When can some be expected!
I see NO MOBILE units in WA. State.
Are their any coming up ? And where
Would they be.
Contacted Methuen MA veterans agent regarding 7/6 Vet Fest. Didn’t know anything about it. Please advise.
I live in Las Vegas, NV and I need to know where the nearest mobile event is and when.
How often are these events updated?
What is the timeline for rolling out Mobile units across the country?
Can any of these VetFest events expedite getting service treatment records?
Why are the mobile units that can get your claim approved THAT DAY only in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio? For example.. I live in Mississippi and the only event here is 2 hours away in Jackson, why? Additionally, what will be done at this event that CAN’T be done with the VSO at the local VA Hospital and the non-mobile units? All the VSO do is literally ask you the questions on the website and for most of your questions, they dont have the answer. It’s my opinion that the VA claims should be done by a trained professional, not a volunteer. Lastly, for all my fellow vets.. try doing the claim yourself online 1st, it’s fairly straight forward and easy and no different from what the VSO would do.
Mobile units in California?
I am assuming that there will be new dates and locations for these (especially the mobile sites). It would be amazing if we could sign up to be notified when there is a new event scheduled in my area.
I never knew this was possible
Why are mobile units scheduled in only certain states and not everywhere?
Hello,
Why do you have the events in Austin, TX and none in San Antonio, TX?
Thank you.
There appears to be an event in San Antonio, despite it not being listed. It occurs on Thursday, June 20th 3pm-6pm
https://www.va.gov/south-texas-health-care/events/69724/
Absurd; your locations are too far for many veterans to attend. For example, I reside in Arizona. Phoenix and Prescott are less than an hour apart; however, they are both 6 hours from my location. Why is it that you folks are so blind that you continue to not understand simple logistics? You could have scheduled one event in Phoenix and another in Tuscon. I imagine this is a problem in other locations also. You talk about supporting veterans, but do little to actually do so.
I can’t find out where in Boca Raton the vet test will be held nor what time
This is a nice effort. But too many veterans, like me, live in rural areas too far to travel and are left completely out.
Nothing in at all in some states or regions larger than some US states. No addresses/ phone numbers. Should we just start hitchhiking around the USA to try to get lucky. Is Vetfest a big one hit wonder?
Who is in charge of this random vetfest plan, where is that phone number?
Why don’t you have a toll free number for those of us Vets that can’t travel for 3 hours to get to your seminars. ??♂️
When you post an event, is it too much to ask for an address. To say it’s in Johns Creek is too vague. I’m having no luck locating the VET Fest event for June 8th!
Is this for veterans trying to get benefits started?
Why no VET FEST activity at Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Hospital in Spokane, Washington?
Sixty percent of the Texas events are scheduled in Austin or San Angelo? Can that possible represent veteran undeserved areas with only two of 254 counties? I understand limited resources and budget but you might have been better with pushing online contacts/responses unless you are trying to pick “fun” places people want to go. San Angelo?
Do we need to make an appointment to see someone in Roseburg, OR in September?
I need my right hip replaced for sure. It’s been an issue 4 years prior to retirement 6 years ago.
I need to have my hip evaluation done. It’s been an issue the last 4 years prior to retirement. One leg is a lot shorter than the other.
Why do you only have one VET FEST, and it’s on the eastern side of Washington State. You could not be farther from the population center of Washington State than if you tried. Why didn’t you have at least one VET FEST in western Washington?
Thank you for the opportunity to have help with my claim.
Any event info for Vet Fest on June 18th in ELA, California. Shall I contact ELA Vet Center.
No info for East LA Vet Fest on June 18.
There is not one event taking place in Northwest Florida, lower Alabama, lower Mississippi, not one! There are a multitude (5 NAS Pensacola, Whiting Field, Hurlburt, Eglin, Naval Surface Warfare Center) within 4 counties. I guess they don’t rate attention!
Key West????????? You have got to be kidding.
There is one sort of in my area but three are no links or info. Help?
What if our location (Jacksonville Florida) doesn’t have a hyperlink for time/location details?
Helloooo there
, your event in Boca Raton, Florida on Monday, June 11th—what time does the event start and end?
where in Brooklyn is the VA fest gonna be held.
it’s nice they send me this email June 6th
there is more Vets in San Antonio Tx than in San Angelo and Austin Tx, however you are not coming to San Antonio
I’m in Connecticut, does black mean there is no event being held?
There is a problem with this article. Many of the events just list city and date. Example: Arizona – AZ
June 27, 2024, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. MST, Phoenix, AZ: PACT Act Summer VetFest. Where at in Phoenix? There is nothing on the Outreach site provided.
So … how’s about dem veterans who faithfully served and live in England. So what’s we suppose 2 do? Just shoot ourselfs or sumpin? My twin brother and me bof served on the same ship (CVA-43-look it up) at the same time (1964-66) in da same blue waters doin da same dam thing. But … get this … he be now coasting along on what’s about $5K American A MONTH wif a initial payout of about 1/4 million, but I got nuffin for my efforts. Now you tell me! How fair is that? Shouldn I be awarded and rewarded daccordingly?
It is a shame this event is not being held in the Eastern area of North Carolina, where some of the largest retired Marine and Army Veterans are.
The largest Marine Corps base on the East Coast is in Jacksonville NC (along with a large population of retirees). We are nearly 250 miles away from the closest event in the state.
Mike, there is an event in Eastern North Carolina coming up! There’s an event on June 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greenville VA Health Care Center as part of the Durham VA Health Care System. Visit https://www.va.gov/durham-health-care/events/69410/ for information. Or feel free to send an email to vhadurcommunications@va.gov and I’ll be happy to share information with you. Additionally, there’s an event we’re planning for Craven County, but we haven’t locked in a date. – Chris, Chief of Communications.
Chris, Thanks for the information and the quick reply.
What is the location in Brooklyn for the June 8, 2024 event?
Hello 2024 VetFest Committee;
Once again, GUAM and the Territories and other insular areas are not included in this special and important event. It seems this is the norm for Guam as well as the other insular areas.
Any reason(s) why GUAM and the other insular areas with veterans who served, some gave all and all gave some, is being denied this important event?
Why don’t we have anything in Miami?
Nothing in Northern California? That is disappointing
Address of the East LA location?
The PACT ACT deadline is this summer. How can there NOT be a PACT ACT CLAIMS CLINIC offered in San Antonio at possibly the largest veteran population in the entire nation. Once again, San Antonio service population is an afterthought in the operation of Audie Murphy Employment Agency. Unreal
DAV got me in touch with a veteran who fought my entire battle for me to get my husband’s benefits. He passed from Agent Orange exposure and as surviving spouse I am entitled to the benefits that he died for. It took about a year but I did get the back money so I am writing to you to tell you not to stop making phone calls until someone agrees to help you. Make a fuss if necessary because you are entitled to everything that you deserve. Cash, medical, dental and prescriptions. Don’t stop until you get pointed to the right person because they are out there and you earned your benefits it sure sounds like. Good luck, I wish I could help more than this.
There is no deadline on the Pact Act.
I’ve been passed over for over 4 decades since my honorable discharge in 1980. Nobody who says they’re going to help me has ever HELPED me! 12 a dozen & never heard back from anyone of these. I am disable & unable to go & travel anywhere other than a store to use what meager $’s are available in $108 per month in EBT Benefits. I guess I was just an imaginary figure in a psych ward D at Bethesda Naval Medical Center back then, and shoved out the door as a no matter of any fact pos as I am sure not to be alone as the only 1… But I WAS! ~ paul
My reply is above you for some odd reason.
Too many states with a single event. Doesn’t show much support for Vrterans!
I am surprised Kerrville Texas is not having a Vet Fest.
Kerrvile has a population of 25k, SA has 1.4 mil and does not. Houston has over 2 mil and does not.
Well that doesn’t do those of us on the west side of the mountains here in Washington.
I don’t see any resources for folks in Guam even though there is a military base there and accessing VA resources is already difficult for those on the island.
Your schedule states: “Nov. 19 – 21, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Colorado Springs, CO: El Paso PACT ACT Healthcare and Claims Clinic” However, if you mosey on over to https://www.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-veterans-services-local-agencies-host-pact-act-claims-clinics-veterans/ the dates are 7, 8 and 9 August. Or did I misread something?
Mike Celmer
Your page says there are no VA offices within 25 miles of 74136
Why nothing in San Antonio?
Vetfest in Florida. Really!!!!! What a joke!!!¡
I see July 18th, 2024, Martinsburg, WV – Martinsburg VAMC, Vet Fest Summer Event.
No times or agenda?????? What’s the chance in getting more information on this??????