Nov 12, 2026

SPONSORED: Walk-in help for veterans’ claims, benefits comes to Hays Nov. 20–21

Posted Nov 12, 2026 9:30 AM
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VA claim you’ve been meaning to update, a missing military record or a question about health care is reason enough to stop by the Hays Armory this November.

The Veterans Claims & Resource Event will take place Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Hays Armory, 200 Main St. in Hays.

Veterans and their families can get answers in person and take care of several benefits-related tasks in one visit. No appointment is needed.

Veterans can get help filing a new VA claim, updating an existing one or applying for VA health care. They can also get help requesting military records, including the DD Form 214.

Families can ask about survivor benefits and find out what steps to take next.

For veterans with questions about toxic exposure during military service, the event will offer information about the PACT Act and related benefits.

The VA will also offer claims exams in select cases.

Veterans organizations will be on site. The event flyer lists the Kansas Office of Veteran Services, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Kansas VFW, DAV and the American Legion.

Walk in anytime from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, or from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Nov. 21.