Veterans License Plates to Be Issued
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs will be issuing license plates to those eligible Veterans who were not able to replace their original style VA plates. Plates will be issued at the office in your respective district on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 12pm. Any Veteran seeking to complete this process will need to have a current DD214 on file at the office or bring one with you when coming. Please try to renew your license plates as soon as possible. In the very near future, the original VA license plates will no longer be an authorized license plate in the Virgin Islands
Veterans wanting to register a newly imported vehicle must have proof of sales tax being paid in addition to eligibility documents in order to complete this process.
As a reminder, no more than 2 sets of license plates will be issued per Veteran.
NOTE: In order to continue safeguarding the lives of our Veterans, their families, and the staff of the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs, we are asking Veterans to adhere to the following days of issue:
- Last Name A-M on Mondays
- Last Name N-Z on Wednesdays
For more information please call (340)774-8387 or (340) 773-8387.
Any further updates can be heard on “The Veterans Voice” radio show, Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm on 107.9 FM.
See Press Release Press Release – Issuing of VA License Plates
COVID-19 Assistance Available Through CARES ACT for Eligible Veterans
The Methodist Training and Outreach Center, Inc. (MTOC) was awarded additional funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program to serve homeless veterans through the CARES Act. This funding is to be used to immediately meet the needs of homeless veterans or those veterans who may be facing homelessness through the loss of current housing.
MTOC, in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs are currently trying to identify more veterans who may need this assistance. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes the immediate need to serve homeless veterans and slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The CARES funding allows MTOC to expand on services that are already available through the SSVF program. The goal of the CARES Act SSVF funding is to allow MTOC to meet the immediate needs of homeless veterans and reduce the exposure of vulnerable populations (as defined by the CDC) who may be at greater risk to or from contracting the COVID-19 virus. The goal of the grant is to prevent and end homelessness among low-income veterans by promoting housing stability. The grant funds are being used to provide supportive services to low-income veterans living in or transitioning to permanent housing.
Veterans are asked to first reach out to the VI Office of Veterans Affairs to verify eligibility by calling (340) 774-8387 or (340) 773-8387 or by sending an email to info_va@va.vi.gov. To continue safeguarding the lives of Veterans, their families, and the staff of the VI Office of Veterans Affairs please call before coming to the office. That call may alleviate an office visit.
The Supportive Services Program can assist eligible veterans on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.
For more information on eligibility or to apply for the SSVF program call:
MTOC at (340)714-7782, (340)713-0555 or the Office of Veterans Affairs at (340)774-8387 or (340)773-8387
See PRESS RELEASE: Press Release – MTOC Funding for VI Veterans (Revised)
Virgin Islands Veterans to Be Tested for COVID-19
The VA Caribbean Healthcare System will begin testing Veterans residing in the Virgin Islands for COVID-19 at their clinic locations on St. Croix and St. Thomas. Testing will be done by appointment only. Testing will take place 2 days a week for the next 4 weeks beginning on Monday May 11th, 2020. On Monday’s testing will take place at the St. Croix VA Clinic which is located at the Village Mall in Baron Spot and on Wednesdays at the St. Thomas VA Clinic which is located in the Medical Foundation building behind the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital. Testing at both locations will take place outside of the actual clinics using a drive-thru type concept.
Veterans residing in the US Virgin Islands that are going to be tested already have been identified and contacted to inform them of their appointment. This does not preclude other Veterans from getting tested. Fifty (50) Veterans have been scheduled for the first day with the possibility of an additional 20 Veterans being tested. Any Veteran feeling the need to be tested because of having any COVID-19 related symptoms are asked to call the VA Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400 for further instructions prior to visiting the VA clinic.
The VA Caribbean Healthcare System, the Virgin Islands Department of Health and the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs have collaborated on a plan for any Veteran found to be positive or displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
For more information on how the VA Caribbean Healthcare System is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic please visit www.caribbean.va.gov/emergency or call Director Farrell of the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs at (340) 774-8387
See PRESS RELEASE: Press Release – VI Veterans to Be Tested for COVID-19
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs is taking all necessary steps to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In order to protect our Veterans, their families, and the staff of the VI Office of Veterans Affairs, we are limiting in-person operations territory-wide. Every attempt will be made to take care of your request via telephonic or electronic means. NOTE: Please call us before coming to the office in either location. If necessary, alternate arrangements will be made to ensure that all your inquiries are addressed.
“One thing I want to make absolutely clear, is that we are open for business”, said Director Farrell.
For all inquiries we ask that you please call (340)774-8387 to get in contact with the St Thomas office or (340) 773-8387 to get in contact with the St Croix office.
Any further updates can be heard on “The Veterans Voice” radio show, Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm on 107.9 FM.
See PRESS RELEASE: Press Release – COVID-19 Update April-21-2020
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs is taking all necessary steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 in order to protect our Veterans, and staff. We will limit operations territory-wide to essential functions only commencing on Monday March 23rd until Monday April 6th, 2020.
Essential functions are identified as the following:
• Burial arrangements
Anyone wishing to make arrangements for the burial of a Veteran scheduled to be buried between this timeframe please call (340)774-8387 / (340) 773-8387 or email us at info_va@va.vi.gov
All other services are suspended at this time.
Any further updates can be heard on “The Veterans Voice” radio show, Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm on 107.9 FM.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs will be hosting Physician Town Hall meetings in the territory.
For quite some time local providers have been experiencing issues pertaining to the
providing of services for our local Veterans. Some topics scheduled to be discussed are:
reimbursement rate, timeliness of reimbursements, reimbursements process, difficulties of
procuring permission for certain tests/labs/radiological study, future of medical care via the new VA Mission Act
This is an opportunity for those community healthcare providers to be able to directly address those concerns with the leadership of the VA Caribbean Healthcare Services. In addition, this is another effort to reduce and eventually eliminate Veterans having to travel to Puerto Rico
for routine medical services which can be rendered locally.
“To make this a reality we are inviting community healthcare providers to be a part of this conversation. This will help you to understand the process and also allow you input on how
things can be done better ”, said Director Farrell.
Date and Time Specifics:
Thursday, July 25 – 4-5:30 pm St. Thomas, American Legion Post#90, Subbase
Friday, July 26 – 4-5:30 pm St. Croix, American Legion Post#85, Christiansted
Please RSVP by calling the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs in your respective district or emailing us @ info_va@va.vi.gov by Wednesday, July 24 th 2019 :
(340) 774 VETS (8387) STT
(340) 773 VETS (8387) STX
Light Refreshments will be served
1. Are you a Veteran?
2. Do you have an interest in being a part of the Governmental and Industrial Co-Ed Slow-pitch Softball League?
3. Are you interested being a part of the “New” Veterans Softball Team?
If your answer is yes to all three questions then you are invited to our meeting.
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs will be sponsoring a softball team in the 2020 Governmental and Industrial Co-Ed Slow-pitch Softball League on the island of St. Croix and St. Thomas. If you are interested come and join the meeting in your district:
St. Croix
Monday November 18th at the “American Legion Post #85” in Christiansted starting at 6pm
St. Thomas / St John:
Wednesday November 20th at the Griffith Ballpark starting at 6pm.
If there are
any further questions please call Director Farrell at 340-774-VETS (8387) or (340)773-VETS (8387).
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs is happy to notify Veterans that the new Veterans’ License Plate is available at our St Thomas and St. Croix office. Plates will be issued between the hours of 9am and 3:30pm Monday Friday. Veterans’ license plates are FREE to Veterans however; you must pay for the registration process.
In order to receive a Veteran license plate you must be a registered Veteran within the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs. If you are not registered within the V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs you must bring your DD214 showing proof of your Veteran status to the office. Veterans cannot receive their new license plates no earlier than one week prior to the month they are required to register their vehicle. Once the month for you to register your vehicle has passed, your old Veterans license plates can no longer be registered. This will assist us with having all previous Veterans plates off of the street by April 30, 2020.
In addition to being registered in the office, Veterans must present the registration document that is about to be renewed. For those that are importing a car to the Virgin Islands you must present proof of paying your road tax on your vehicle before receiving a set of plates.
As a reminder, each Veteran is authorized to have no more than 2 sets of Veterans plates registered in their name.
For further information please call the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs in either district at (340) 773 8387 St. Croix or (340) 774 8387 St. Thomas.
1. Are you a Veteran?
2. Do you have an interest in being a part of the Governmental and Industrial Co-Ed Slow-pitch Softball League?
3. Are you interested in being a part of the “New” Veterans Softball Team?
If your answer is yes to all three questions then you are invited to our meeting.
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs will be sponsoring a softball team in the 2020 Governmental and Industrial Co-Ed Slow-pitch Softball League on the island of St. Croix and St. Thomas. If you are interested come and join the meeting in your district:
St. Thomas / St John:
Tuesday November 5th at “The Chill Station” in Market Square at 6pm
St. Croix:
Thursday November 7th at the “American Legion Post #85” in Christiansted at 6pm
If there are any further questions please call Director Farrell at 340-774-VETS (8387) or (340)773-VETS (8387).
In honor of National Vietnam Veterans Day, the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs and the Office of the Governor are teaming up to celebrate the territories’ Vietnam Veterans. On Wednesday April 3rd, at Government House on St. Croix, all of the territories’ Vietnam Veterans (In Country Veterans or Era Veterans) are invited to a joint celebration hosted by Governor Albert Bryan and Director Patrick Farrell. This event will take place form 11:30am to 2pm.
Free transportation to St. Croix will be provided via boat for those Vietnam Veterans living in the St Thomas / St John district. Any Vietnam Veteran needing transportation from St Thomas is asked to come to the St Thomas office as soon as possible to sign up and get additional details. Please sign up by 2pm on Tuesday April 2, 2019. The St Thomas office is located directly across the street from the Nisky Moravian Church, in the MCH building on the first floor.
There is no need for Vietnam Veterans from the island of St. Croix to RSVP or sign up.
Attire for this event is Semi Casual.
“This will be the first time in a long time that some of these Vietnam Veterans have seen each other. As a matter of fact, there may be a case or two where some may not have seen each other since being in transit to Vietnam or while they were in Vietnam”, said Director Farrell.
For further information please call the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs in either district at (340) 773 8387 (STX) or (340) 774 8387(STT).