Veterans Advocacy

Office of Veterans Advocacy

The Office of Veterans Advocacy is a full-service state agency that assists veterans, their family members and survivors. The department is an advocate for veterans and their families, and aggressively pursues all federal and state benefits and entitlements on their behalf.

The department’s Veterans Service Offices and the statewide referral service are staffed with qualified benefits specialists to assist veterans and family members in accessing benefits to which they may be entitled. Using a case management approach, our staff attend to the needs of the individual and their families by providing counseling and referral services. Outreach services are available for areas which are not near a Veterans Service Office. We offer a complete referral service to provide veterans with accurate and current information on the entire range of issues associated with veterans’ benefits and entitlements.

Boise Office Location

We are located at the VA Regional Office at 444 Fort Street, Boise Idaho. However our service officers are available at all three Idaho State Veterans Homes.

How can I get a copy of my DD-214?

Click here, for a link to take you to the Military archives to request and fill out your SF-180 (Standard Form 180) to attain your DD-214. The OVA “Office of Veterans Advocacy” can also assist you with this process as well by contacting the OVA office using the contact information found on this page.

Additional Contact Information

SOUTHWEST IDAHO
Tom Ressler, Program Supervisor
tom.ressler@veterans.idaho.gov

Jacques Chung Hee
jacques.chunghee@veterans.idaho.gov

Milt Smith
milton.smith@veterans.idaho.gov

Steven P. Teague
steven.teague@veterans.idaho.gov

444 Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702-5560
(208)429-2145 FAX (208)429-2279


IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME
Gina Stamper
gina.stamper@veterans.idaho.gov

320 Collins Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 246-8761 FAX (208) 334-2627


NORTH IDAHO
Rockey Davis
rockey.davis@veterans.idaho.gov

Bob Cooper
bob.cooper@veterans.idaho.gov

821 21st Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-5084 FAX (208) 799-3419


SOUTHEAST IDAHO
Debbie Harmon
deborah.harmon@veterans.idaho.gov

Kevin Hammond
kevin.hammond@veterans.idaho.gov

1957 Alvin Ricken Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 236-6358 FAX (208) 236-6403


IDAHO WOMEN VETERANS
Gina Stamper, Coordinator
320 Collins Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 246-8761 FAX (208) 334-2627
gina.stamper@veterans.idaho.gov

WASHINGTON STATE SERVICE OFFICERS
To locate a Service Officer in Washington State, click here.