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Welcome to the San Joaquin County Veteran Service Office Website
Thank you for your service to our Nation and for your family’s sacrifice on our Country’s behalf.
We are here to proudly serve the Veterans and Dependents of San Joaquin County.
The San Joaquin County Veterans Service Office is a recognized Veterans Service Organization. Our office is not affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs, but we serve as advocates by assisting with benefits through our accredited Veteran
Service Organizations.
Hours and Services:
Monday – Thursday 08:00-17:00
Representatives are available to receive and return your calls.
Fridays 08:00 - 17:00 By Appointments Only
Monday
–
Thursday 09:00-15:00
-
WALK-IN Services include:
Veteran DMV Driver’s License/License Plate certification
Intent to File (ITF) documentation
Income verification Letters
Records Requests
California Tuition Fee Waiver Applications
Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Applications
Local, Veteran Non-Profit Emergency Aid resources
Homeless/Housing/Food Resources
Flyers for Upcoming Community and Veteran Family events
Information on State and Federal Veteran Benefits (not requiring an appt.)
Scheduling future 1:1 Benefits Counseling appointments
Application for VA Healthcare
Our office provides BENEFITS and CLAIMS Counseling –
By appointment Only
An appointment is necessary as we want to give you ample time to collect important documents prior to your visit. We book your appointment for a full hour to ensure you and your family receive the assistance and attention you deserve and have uninterrupted
time to ask any questions regarding your claim or process.
We will file an “Intent to File” and schedule an appointment on a Walk-In visit, to set a potential start date (or effective date) for your benefits as you prepare for your visit.
All Counseling appointments are conducted by fully Accredited, CALVET State of California Veteran Service Representatives
Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00
– Our office is always available for Homeless Veterans, those experiencing a
mental health crisis
and recently widowed spouses/partners
Fridays
are reserved for intensive case management services. Our drop-off availability is from 09:00-16:30.
What should you bring to your scheduled counseling appointment?
Depending on your needs, essential documents to gather consist of:
DD214 – Military discharge
Copies of VA letters, Medical/Mental Health records pertaining to your claim
Military Service records to support your service locations
Military Medical records to support your illness/injury
Vital records such as
Marriage
Death certificate of veteran
Name change documentation of veteran
Birth certificates of children, etc.
Income/liquid assets
Medical expenses
Home
Department
Health Care Services Agency
Departments
Veterans' Services
Home
Veterans Services
☰
✕
Home
Programs / Services
expand_more
Benefits Programs
Home Loans
State Veterans Home
Mental Health Resources
Veterans Readiness & Employment
expand_more
Un-reimbursed Medical Expenses
Welcome to the San Joaquin County Veteran Service Office Website
Thank you for your service to our Nation and for your family’s sacrifice on our Country’s behalf.
We are here to proudly serve the Veterans and Dependents of San Joaquin County.
The San Joaquin County Veterans Service Office is a recognized Veterans Service Organization. Our office is not affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs, but we serve as advocates by assisting with benefits through our accredited Veteran
Service Organizations.
Hours and Services:
Monday – Thursday 08:00-17:00
Representatives are available to receive and return your calls.
Fridays 08:00 - 17:00 By Appointments Only
Monday
–
Thursday 09:00-15:00
-
WALK-IN Services include:
Veteran DMV Driver’s License/License Plate certification
Intent to File (ITF) documentation
Income verification Letters
Records Requests
California Tuition Fee Waiver Applications
Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Applications
Local, Veteran Non-Profit Emergency Aid resources
Homeless/Housing/Food Resources
Flyers for Upcoming Community and Veteran Family events
Information on State and Federal Veteran Benefits (not requiring an appt.)
Scheduling future 1:1 Benefits Counseling appointments
Application for VA Healthcare
Our office provides BENEFITS and CLAIMS Counseling –
By appointment Only
An appointment is necessary as we want to give you ample time to collect important documents prior to your visit. We book your appointment for a full hour to ensure you and your family receive the assistance and attention you deserve and have uninterrupted
time to ask any questions regarding your claim or process.
We will file an “Intent to File” and schedule an appointment on a Walk-In visit, to set a potential start date (or effective date) for your benefits as you prepare for your visit.
All Counseling appointments are conducted by fully Accredited, CALVET State of California Veteran Service Representatives
Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00
– Our office is always available for Homeless Veterans, those experiencing a
mental health crisis
and recently widowed spouses/partners
Fridays
are reserved for intensive case management services. Our drop-off availability is from 09:00-16:30.
What should you bring to your scheduled counseling appointment?
Depending on your needs, essential documents to gather consist of:
DD214 – Military discharge
Copies of VA letters, Medical/Mental Health records pertaining to your claim
Military Service records to support your service locations
Military Medical records to support your illness/injury
Vital records such as
Marriage
Death certificate of veteran
Name change documentation of veteran
Birth certificates of children, etc.
Income/liquid assets
Medical expenses