John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
4646 John R
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-576-1000
Website: www.detroit.va.gov
A Veteran or family member can go directly to the building above and be assigned a Service Officer who can review and assist
with benefits applications. You can also go to the the John D. Dingell VAMC in Detroit and also see certified Service Officers that
can help. The Veteran’s Benefits Administration sends 2 people to this hospital twice a month as well on the 2nd and 4th Thursday
of every month!
NOTE:
Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability claims to be decided beginning Jan.1, 2020! Did you serve in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975? If so, then you’re considered a Blue Water Navy (BWN) Veteran. On Jan.1st, 2020, the Blue Water Navy Act of 2019 goes into effect and extends the presumption of herbicide exposure, such as Agent Orange, to BWN Veterans who served as far as 12 nautical miles from the shore of Vietnam and have since developed one of 14 conditions related to exposure.