One of the most common requests my office receives comes from Arkansas veterans who need a Summary of Benefits letter from the VA. This is an annual letter veterans receive from the federal government verifying service-related benefits for many of those who served in our armed forces.

The VA sends this important document at the beginning of each year. However, if a veteran has moved or misplaced it, that can impact their ability to apply for various VA-related benefits and even state property tax relief. This verification is also important to widows and surviving family members of veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Fortunately, most people can obtain a replacement copy easily, directly from the VA.

Many veterans access their benefit letters online with a LogIn.gov account. It is easy to create one and, in addition to helping with veterans’ needs, is also useful for services from many other federal agencies. You can visit https://www.va.gov/records/download-va-letters/ to learn more about this helpful resource.

Veterans can also contact the Little Rock VA Regional Office's Public Contact Team at 501-370-3829 or the VA Benefits Hotline at 800-827-1000 for assistance.

If you need more information about tax benefits for veterans in Arkansas, the state has a Veterans Guide to Property Taxes: click here to view.

As always, if you run into problems through these channels, my staff and I are always happy to help. You can contact us by phone or email to request support.