FAQs - Veterans Services
Where is the Durango VA Clinic located ?
The Durango VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), is located at 1970 E. 3rd Ave, Ste 102, Durango, CO. 81301. (Next to the new Durango Library)
The Durango CBOC is open Monday through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. The office is closed for lunch from 12 noon to 1 p.m. daily.
Appointments are required at the CBOC and you must first be enrolled in VA Health care to receive any services. Read more »
Is there transportation available for Veterans?
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization is running a VA Health Care van from Durango to Albuquerque on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To arrange transportation to the Albuquerque VA Hospital on these days, call the Transportation Coordinator at 970-442-0149. They are also running a van from the Farmington area to Albuquerque on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Farmington Coordinator at 505-793-1782 to arrange transportation to the Albuquerque VA Hospital from the Farmington area. Read more »
What is the Western Slope Honor Flight?
The honor flight is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all of their sacrifices. The honor flight transports our heroes to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at our national memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans - World War II survivors, along with those veterans who may be terminally ill. With over one thousand World War II veterans dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is limited. This trip is absolutely free to all veterans. Read more »
What are some of the benefits I would receive as a Colorado Veteran?
The State of Colorado offers special benefits for its military service members and veterans including Retired Military Tax Exemptions, state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags and license plates, and hunting and fishing license privileges, as well as state veterans nursing homes. Eligibility for some of these benefits may depend upon residency, military component and the veteran's disability status. Read more »
What are the hours of operation and the telephone number to schedule an appointment?
The office phone number is (970) 759-0117. Office hours are 8 a.m to 5 p.m , Monday - Friday, except holidays. Appointments are encouraged. Please call (970) 382-6150 to schedule an appointment with the La Plata CVSO.
What service does the La Plata County Veterans Service Office provide?
The La Plata County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) provides information and assistance to veterans and their families. There is a wide range of benefits available to veterans; every veteran is encouraged to contact the CVSO to find out more about Veterans Benefits. VA benefits include;
Is the Veterans Service Officer aware of all the current laws and regulations?
The work is complex and exacting, due to the numerous state and federal laws involved and the regulations by which they are administered. These laws cover many and varied VA benefits. The County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) is an accredited representative of the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs (CVA). Read more »
Where is the Veterans Service Office?
The La Plata County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) is located at 1970 E 3rd Avenue, STE# 102, Durango, CO. 81301. The CVSO is co-located with the Durango VA Clinic.
If you wish to schedule an appointment with the CVSO to find out more about veterans benefits please call 970-382-6150 and the operators will assist you.
If you have general questions you can call the CVSO, Richard S. Schleeter at 970-759-0117.
