Benefits and Services
Applying for VA Healthcare
The very first step in obtaining access to your VA Health Benefits is to apply for enrollment.
Cal Vet College Tuition Fee Waiver
The College Tuition Fee Waiver is a California Department of Veterans Affairs benefit for Veterans' Dependents.
Aid & Attendance Benefits / Housebound Allowance
For Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound.
Burial in a VA National Cemetery
Veterans, service members, and some family members may be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery. Find out if you, or a person you’re planning a burial for, can get this benefit.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
For the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness.
Discharge Upgrades and/or Corrections
Apply for a discharge upgrade and/or correection with the help of the Veterans Service Office.Justice-Involved Veterans
The Veterans Services Office employs one full-time Veterans Services Representative to assist justive-involved Veterans apply for and receive the VA benefits they are eligible for.Request Military Records
A county Veterans Services Representative can assist with requesting a copy of your DD214 and other military service records from the National Archives.Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) Program
Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) is an education benefit for eligible spouses and children of certain Veterans.
Survivors Pension
VA Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits.
Veterans Burial Allowance & Transportation Benefits
VA burial allowances are flat-rate monetary benefits that are generally paid at the maximum amount authorized by law for an eligible Veteran’s burial and funeral costs.
Veteran Disability Compensation
VA disability compensation (pay) offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse.
Veteran Driver License and Identification Card
The State of California honors and recognizes veterans by allowing them to apply for a "Veteran" designation on California driver licenses and identification cards.
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment handicap and Servicemembers transitioning from military to civilian employment prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs.
Veterans Pension
Provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.
Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) & Military Diversion (MD)
Veterans Treatment Court is a treatment program for Veterans and Active Duty servicemembers with mental health conditions.
Additional Assistance
Additional assistance is offered when filing for the following unique services. In most cases, an appointment will be needed.
