IMPORTANT UPDATE (as of 6:30 am, 11/3/25): Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Kansas Office of Veterans Services (KOVS) remains fully operational and continues to provide support to Veterans without interruption. Veterans seeking assistance are encouraged to keep their scheduled appointments and contact the office with any questions or concerns. For more information or to access KOVS services, Veterans can call their local office. For more information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs contingency planning visit https://department.va.gov/contingency-planning/.