Many veterans who are eligible for education, housing, mental health, health care or burial services benefits face challenges accessing their earned benefits. Many veterans are not aware of the County Veterans Service Offices (VSOs), which can assist them in obtaining the benefits they deserve.
N&R Publications tells stories of veterans who received help from VSOs to access health care, mental health support, education, and employment. Our publications have helped to raise awareness and educate veterans about their eligibility for benefits.
Published Oct 2024
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The San Diego Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is serving those who served.
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San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs works with organizations throughout the region to help vets and their families avoid or recover from homelessness.
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Published Oct 2023
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San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs works with organizations throughout the region to help vets and their families avoid or recover from homelessness.
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Published Nov 2022
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Each year in San Diego County, 15,000 active duty military personnel transition to civilian life. Many of these veterans are eligible for VA benefits. The difficulty, however, is making veterans aware of their benefits and steering them through the filing process. This is where the County of San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs comes in. With centers throughout the region and an extensive outreach program, the OMVA is the best resource for veterans and active military to receive help accessing their benefits.
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Each year in San Diego County, 15,000 active duty military personnel transition to civilian life. Many of these veterans are eligible for VA benefits. The difficulty, however, is making veterans aware of their benefits and steering them through the filing process. This is where the County of San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs comes in. With centers throughout the region and an extensive outreach program, the OMVA is the best resource for veterans and active military to receive help accessing their benefits.
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Published Dec 2021
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Learn how your San Joaquin County Veterans Service Office works with the community to help you.
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Published Nov 2021
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San Diego is committed to ensuring military, veterans, their dependents and survivors obtain the benefits they earned and deserve. Learn how the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs partners with other agencies and nonprofits to help individuals and families gain access to employment assistance, health care, health insurance, money for higher education, housing and zero-interest home loans.
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Published Dec 2020
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Men and women who served our country should never have to sleep on sidewalks or under freeways, but veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness may not realize the wealth of benefits and support services available to them. The County of San Diego OMVA works with partner organizations to help vets find emergency and permanent housing, as well as access financial, medical and employment assistance.
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Published Mar 2020
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The San Diego Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is the vanguard for finding and securing benefits and services to military, veterans and their families.
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Published Jan 2019
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The Kern County Veterans Service Department is a one-stop shop that serves veterans of all ages and from all branches of the military. The department can help veterans learn about and apply for state and federal benefits, including insurance, medical care, disability payments, home loan guaranties and educational assistance. But it only happens once you walk through those doors. Take a look inside at how you can access benefits after serving your country.
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Published Dec 2018
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Those who serve are trained to leave no man or woman behind. That doesn't change for veterans when their active duty service is through. At the Riverside County Department of Veterans' Services offices, veterans will find other veterans ready and able to assist them in obtaining the benefits they have earned. Click through to learn more about what you may be eligible for!
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Published Oct 2018
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Văn Phòng Dịch Vụ Giúp Cựu Chiến Binh hạt Santa Clara (VSO) hiểu rõ nhu cầu của các cựu chiến binh hiện ở trong Hạt Santa Clara. Cho dù quý vị đã phục vụ tại Việt Nam hay Afghanistan, cho dù quý vị đã phục vụ trong một cuộc chiến hoặc tại quê hương – quý vị đã tích góp được phúc lợi cho mình.
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Published Oct 2018
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La Oficina de Servicios para Veteranos del Condado de Santa Clara (VSO) entiende las necesidades de los veteranos aquí en el Condado de Santa Clara. Si usted sirvió en Vietnam o Afganistán, si sirvió en una guerra o en casa — usted ha ganado estos beneficios.
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Published Oct 2018
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Santa Clara County Veteran Services Office (VSO) understands the needs of Veterans here in Santa Clara County. Whether you served in Vietnam or Afghanistan, whether you served in a war or at home — you earned benefits. Learn more about what the VSO can do for you!
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Published Sep 2018
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The County of San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs honors veterans of the Vietnam War.
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Published Sep 2018
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The San Joaquin County Veterans Service Office serves those who have served our nation.
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Published Oct 2017
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San Diego County is a great place to be a veteran, thanks in large part to the County of San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs. With numerous locations where vets and their families can access services, the military community has a wide network of support. This publication celebrates the contributions and sacrifice of female veterans who make up the 3.2 million residents of San Diego County associated with the military.
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Published Oct 2016
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The men and women who have made sacrifices to serve their country deserve the benefits they have earned. However, sometimes they are unaware of the benefits and services they are entitled to, or face challenges accessing them. San Mateo County is a leader in offering services for veterans and their families. As part of the county’s Human Services Agency, the VSO offers support for veterans and their families through connecting veterans to state and federal benefits and referrals to services from the county Human Services Agency. The VSO wants every San Mateo County veteran to walk through their doors and get all the support they deserve — and that goal is only achievable through the community's support.
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Published Jun 2016
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Veterans often don’t claim benefits because they are too proud or think they’ll deprive more needy veterans from financial assistance. But the truth is benefits never run out and often veterans fall on hard times and need this assistance. It is best to apply for benefits before a veteran reaches crisis, and Santa Cruz Veterans Services Office is here to help.
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Published Jun 2016
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Veterans often don’t claim benefits because they are too proud or think they’ll deprive more needy veterans from financial assistance. But the truth is benefits never run out and often veterans fall on hard times and need this assistance. It is best to apply for benefits before a veteran reaches crisis, and Santa Cruz Veterans Services Office is here to help.
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Published Jun 2016
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If you are a veteran in San Joaquin County and haven’t connected with San Joaquin County Veterans Services, you may be missing out on a valuable resource in our community. San Joaquin County Veterans Services is able to advocate for veterans and help them navigate the Veterans Affairs system to help them get the benefits they have earned. Unfortunately, many veterans don’t connect with the department until they are in crisis. Even if they are unsure if they qualify, veterans should contact the department as soon as possible to find out what they are entitled to.
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Published May 2016
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San Diego County is a great place to be a veteran. With 15 locations, San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs serves a vast community of America's service members: 40% of the population of San Diego county (1.2 million people) are veterans or family of a vet. Many know that benefits are available, but they don’t know what they are or where to begin. Others think they don’t qualify or don’t deserve these benefits. The San Diego County Office of Military & Veterans Affairs is here to help, with knowledgeable staff that can help veterans claim all the benefits they are eligible for. This publication will educate veterans and family members on the benefits available to them and encourage them to not go it alone.
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Published Dec 2015
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Veterans served our country with duty and purpose. But once they exit the military, they face a transition that can be challenging without support. Some veterans become homeless, and there are nearly 50,000 of them living on the streets of America on any given night. Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center has a plan to address homelessness among veterans as well as prevent it.
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Published Nov 2015
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Veterans know they have many services and benefits available to them through Butte County Veterans Service Office. But many veterans don’t know what they qualify for or what they need to do to file a claim. Some don’t even know what the VSO is and think it is the same as the federal VA. This publication will educate veterans on the specific criteria needed for certain common benefits (disability compensation, education and Agent Orange presumptive disability) and prepare veterans for what they need to bring to their appointment with Butte County Veterans Service Office.
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Published Sep 2015
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Kern County is a great place to be a veteran. Many veterans know that benefits are available, but they don’t know what they are or where to begin. The Kern County Veterans Service Department is here to help, with knowledgeable staff that can help veterans get every penny of every benefit they are eligible for. This publication will educate veterans and family members on the benefits available to them and encourage them to not go it alone.
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Published Jun 2015
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Veterans in Kings County don't have to go it alone. The Veterans Services and Behavioral Health departments are here to help!
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Published Apr 2015
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Servicemen and women did their part by protecting their country. Now it's our turn to take care of them. This publication encourages veterans in San Luis Obispo, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties to visit their local veterans service office for help getting these life-changing benefits, from disability compensation to college fee waivers and more.
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Published Feb 2015
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Men and women transitioning out of the military and into civilian life have access to more services than ever before. But many of them are unaware or overwhelmed by the many benefits that are available to them. The State of Nevada Department of Veterans Services has two new ways to connect veterans to services that provide assistance with education, employment and wellness.
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Published Feb 2015
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Veterans in need of skilled nursing can go to any facility, but many choose the Nevada State Veterans Home. This publication will tell you why.
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Published Oct 2014
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San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs connects veterans to the benefits they have earned through service to our nation. But County Veterans Affairs is able to offer so much more thanks to partnerships with organizations that provide equine-assisted therapy, neurofeedback sessions, job skills training and other services that help veterans lead better lives. These benefits and services are how our nation says "thank you" to those who served.
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Published May 2014
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If you served in our nation's armed forces, you are a veteran. Regardless of whether you served during wartime or were injured in the line of duty, you may have earned certain benefits. Sacramento County Veterans Services can help you file your claim with the VA and gain access to life-changing benefits.
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