(209) 468-2916 - ext.

https://www.sjgov.org/department/hcs/departments/veterans-services/home

Any honorably discharged Veteran, active duty service member, dependent family members and/or dependents of a Veteran.

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San Joaquin County Veterans Services Office (CVSO) assists veterans to navigate very complex Federal and State regulatory systems and successfully apply for and receive United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and State of California (CALVET) benefits earned by members of the United States military in defense of our Nation.

Benefits and expertise areas of the San Joaquin County accredited Veteran Service Representatives include: Negotiating appeals processes after claim denials; assisting with National, State and local cemetery admissions; Burial Honors, State driver license and license plate identifiers; State and Federal Home loan programs; local county housing vouchers, Aid and Attendance/Housebound funding; State Veteran Home Admissions; Veteran Life/Disability Insurance; education, rehab and employment services; assistance for SBA veteran owned small businesses; compensation and pension.

CVSO serves as a liaison in many areas impacting veteran wellness in San Joaquin County. CVSO collaborates with local community partners to increase awareness, education, and cooperation needed to enhance community involvement and ongoing supportive services for veterans and their families to ensure the veterans of San Joaquin County receive the benefits and advocacy that they deserve.

Assistance with the following is provided:

• Educational benefits: Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve, Post 9-11, VR&E; Survivors and Dependents (DEA)
  
• Housing Agency referrals for homeless veterans
• Veteran and VA Life Insurance
• Burial benefits, Military Honors, Widow/Widowers pension
• VA Health Care Application
• California College Tuition Fee Waiver for veteran dependents
• Comprehensive benefits counseling
• Veteran and VA Life Insurance
• Claim preparation, submission and appeals assistance with denied federal VA claims
  
• Home Loans - Cal-VET Farm & Home Loan and Federal VA Home Loan
• Disability Compensation
• Pensions allowances
• Clothing reimbursements/Disabled housing modifications
• State Veteran Home Applications
• Vocational Rehabilitation through VBA/VR & E
• Request for military service records
• Request for military awards and decorations
• VHA Character upgrades and military Discharge upgrades

Services by appointment only: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.