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Veteran Benefits Assistance | Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs

833 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62794-9432

Eligibility

Veterans, veteran widows and/or families

Required documents

Photo ID Military Discharge Papers (DD-214)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
800-437-9824
Voice·

Toll Free (Within Illinois)

312-814-2764
Voice·

Chicago Fax

855-829-6636
Voice·

Women Veterans Call Center (Call or Text)

217-524-0344
Voice·

Springfield Fax

877-222-8387
Voice·

VA Benefits Hotline

800-273-8255
Voice·

Veterans Crisis Line

844-760-8103
Voice·

TTY

312-814-2460
Voice·

Chicago Office

217-782-6641
Voice·

Public Phone (Out of State)

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call to register with the agency

Fees

No Fees

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Helps navigate federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans.

Date of Last Formal Update

02/13/2026

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
Helps navigate federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans.