Los Angeles Compass

Honoring AANHPI Veterans

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month 

Each May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month—a time to recognize the histories, cultures, and countless contributions of AANHPI communities to our nation. This month also offers a meaningful opportunity to honor the AANHPI Veterans who have served with courage, loyalty, and unwavering dedication across generations. From World War II to today’s military operations, AANHPI service members have played vital roles in defending our nation. Their legacy includes stories of resilience in the face of discrimination, exceptional heroism on the battlefield, and continued leadership within our military and Veteran communities. Their service reminds us that America’s strength is rooted in its diversity.  As we observe this month, we express our profound gratitude to the AANHPI Veterans who have worn our nation’s uniform. We recognize the families who supported them, the cultures that shaped them, and the contributions they continue to make in our communities and workplaces.  Let us celebrate their achievements, listen to their stories, and recommit ourselves to ensuring every Veteran—of every background—receives the respect, recognition, and support they deserve.

To all AANHPI Veterans: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your enduring impact on our nation.

National Tests

GI Bill benefits can pay for national tests like SAT, Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). You can see what national tests are  approved on the GI Bill Comparison Too

                                        Rudisill Perkins Updates

VA is making it easier for eligible Veterans to receive their additional G.I. Bill benefits as a result of the Supreme Court of the United States' Rudisill decision and the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims’ (Veterans Court) Perkins decision.

VA no longer requires Veterans to ask VA for an assessment of their eligibility for both Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB) under the two court rulings. Instead, VA will continue to review eligibility for Veterans with less than three months of education benefits left and who are either currently enrolled in school or were enrolled in the last six months. Focusing on these high-priority Veterans means that no student will be left without benefits if they qualify for additional benefits under either ruling.

To learn more about both decisions and the impact to GI Bill benefits, visit the Rudisill Perkins webpage.

              Find your VA Regional Office

VA regional offices offer services and resources to Veterans, service members, their families, and survivors. Learn more about the services they provide, hours of operation, and the leadership team there to serve you. Find your regional office today.                        

Visitors are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment using the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VERA is a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments. Please follow this link to schedule the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.

Los Angeles Regional Office Claims Clinics

The Los Angeles Regional Office (LARO) offers various ways to speak with a representative. In addition to virtual & in person appointments and walk in service, we host a virtual claims clinic via Microsoft Teams on the 2nd Friday of every month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PT.  

The LARO claims clinic is designed to give basic information about the claims process and how to file claims. Veterans, family members, and their representatives have the opportunity to ask general questions about benefits. We explain how to make an appointment with us virtually or in person to address any specific issues you would like to discuss or to assist you with filing a claim.   

VA Resource Navigator

The VA Resource Navigator helps Veterans easily find and use VA resources. It provides web links, phone numbers, QR codes and other useful information about VA. Veterans can also find answers to frequently asked questions about key VA benefits and services.