Driving Directions. The VA Regional Office (VARO) is located in downtown St. Louis, at 400 South 18th Street. The St. Louis VARO administers Compensation and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits for Veterans who reside in the State of Missouri.It is also one of only four offices nationally that administer the GI Bill and other VA education benefit programs.n Person. The Public Contact Unit is open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays (except federal holidays). By Phone. Public Contact Representatives are available to provide you with VA benefits information and assistance by dialing, 1-800-827-1000.