For widest dissemination,
VA Honolulu RO information sheet.
VETERANS SERVICE CENTER AS OF AUGUST 22, 2016
Honolulu Rating Inventory: 2,657 claims
Honolulu FY 16 Average Days Pending: 79 days
National FY 16 Average Days Pending: 89 days
LOAN GUARANTY STATISTICS AS OF AUGUST 22, 2016
Total Number of GI Loans Guaranteed FYTD 2016 5,274
Principal Amount of Loans Guaranteed FYTD 2016 $2.7B
Total Number of Native American Direct Loans Closed FYTD 2016 7
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION & EDUCATION STATISTICS AS OF AUGUST 22, 2016
Honolulu Pending Caseload 1,967 cases
Honolulu FY 16 Average Days to Entitlement 41 days
National FY 16 Average Days to Entitlement 36 days
Honolulu FY 16 Average Days in Evaluation and Planning 151 days
National FY 16 Average Days in Evaluation and Planning 94 days
VETERAN BENEFITS OUTREACH EVENTS
The Honolulu RO has implemented video teleconferencing (Vtel) appointments with Veterans residing on Kauai, Maui, and the island of Hawaii. During the Vtel appointments, Veterans speak with a Veterans Benefit Counselor who answers questions and provides benefit information. For additional information regarding the Vtel appointments and outreach events, contact Eric Gaskin, Public Contact Coach at pctc.vbahon@va.gov
VETERAN BENEFITS OUTREACH EVENTS
The Honolulu RO will be participating in the following outreach events across the State of Hawaii during the 4th Quarter:
Outreach Location:
Career Fair Blaisdell Center Honolulu, Hawaii (20 September 2016)
Homeless Stand Down McCoy Pavillion-Ala Moana Park Honolulu, Hawaii (30 September 2016)
311VET
The 311VET App was designed for Veterans to ask general VA Benefits questions and receive answers 24/7/365 from any mobile device, allowing answers at any time and from anywhere. 311VET allows Veterans to gather information on Health Care Benefits, Pensions, Life Insurance, Dependents and Survivors Benefits, and much more.
E-BENEFITS
The eBenefits portal is a one-stop shop for benefits-related online tools and information. The portal is designed for Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service members, their families, and those who care for them. eBenefits provides two main services. It’s a catalog of links to information on other websites about military and Veteran benefits. It also provides a personalized workspace called My eBenefits which gives quick access to all the online tools now integrated into eBenefits – tools that let you do things like apply for benefits, download your DD 214, and see your benefits status online. You may also generate Civil Service Preference Letters and Verification of Service Letters. To access go to:
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ Outreach Location Type of Visit Date Career Fair Blaisdell Center Honolulu, Hawaii Outreach 20 September 2016 Homeless Stand Down McCoy Pavillion-Ala Moana Park Honolulu, Hawaii Outreach 30 September 2016