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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Start with official information about VA health care, disability compensation, education, careers, records, and other benefits.

VA Disability Compensation

Review eligibility, evidence, filing options, and what to expect after filing a disability compensation claim.

Find a VA-Accredited Representative

Use VA's official directory to find an accredited VSO representative, claims agent, or attorney for claims assistance.

VA Health Care

Learn about eligibility, apply for VA health care, and find care options and facilities.

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential crisis support is available 24/7 for veterans, service members, and people concerned about them.

VA Homeless Help

Find official VA information for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including shelter and housing support.

VA Employment Resources

Explore job training, career preparation, networking, and federal employment resources for veterans and transitioning service members.

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

Review Chapter 31 employment, education, and training support for eligible veterans and service members with service-connected disabilities.

GI Bill Benefits

Understand education and training benefit options and access VA application and comparison tools.

VA Outreach & Transition Services

Find programs, tools, and benefits information for service members and families preparing for civilian life.

Military OneSource Benefits Finder

Search official support and benefit information for service members, spouses, children, caregivers, survivors, and retirees.

SBA Veteran Small Business Resources

Explore federal training, counseling, and contracting resources for veteran entrepreneurs and military spouses.

California Department of Veterans Affairs

Find California veteran benefits, services, education, housing, advocacy, and county-level assistance.

California County Veterans Service Offices

Locate a County Veterans Service Office for benefits counseling and accredited claims assistance.

CalVet Financial Assistance: Military Family Relief Fund

Review the California Military Family Relief Fund for eligible California National Guard members and families facing deployment-related hardship. Check current eligibility and application instructions.

San Diego County Office of Military & Veterans Affairs

Access county benefits counseling, transition assistance, employment, education, health care, and referral services.

211 San Diego

Search local health and human-service resources, including food, shelter, transportation, and crisis-support connections.

San Diego VA Regional Benefit Office

Connect with local VA staff about disability, education, pensions, home loans, and survivor benefits. Check appointment options before visiting.

Request Military Service Records

Request a DD214, personnel records, or service medical records. Access depends on your relationship to the veteran and the age of the records; archival requests may have fees.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Free, confidential help is available 24/7 for veterans who are homeless or at risk and people supporting them. Call to connect with local VA housing services.

Call 877-424-3838

VA San Diego Homeless Veteran Care

Contact a care coordinator for help finding housing and food, preventing homelessness, and connecting to health care and reentry support.

San Diego County Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing

Learn about rental assistance combined with VA case management for qualifying homeless veterans. Referrals, eligibility, and available assistance are determined by the program.

San Diego Food Bank Food Locator

Find food distributions by ZIP code, day, and distance. Check each distribution site for requirements and schedule changes. Services are not limited to veterans.

CalFresh in San Diego County

Explore monthly food benefits for qualifying households and find application options. Eligibility and benefit amounts depend on household circumstances.

Register for VA San Diego Health Care

Find enrollment and local registration steps, application options, and documents to bring when registering for care. VA determines health-care eligibility.

VA San Diego Mental Health Care

Connect with local mental-health evaluation, individual and group therapy, and treatment services. Contact the provider for access and appointment information.

Call 858-642-3391

San Diego Vet Center

Confidential, no-cost counseling for eligible veterans, service members, and families, including readjustment and military sexual trauma support. VA health-care enrollment is not required; Vet Center eligibility applies.

VA San Diego Women Veteran Care

Connect with a Women Veterans Program Manager for help accessing primary care, gynecology, maternity support, and mental-health services.

California EDD Veteran Employment Services

Find veteran career specialists, job referrals, training, and CalJOBS tools. Ask about priority services and eligibility for specialized assistance.

San Diego Workforce Partnership Veteran Services

Local career centers offer job leads, assessments, workshops, and career counseling, with priority services for eligible veterans and spouses.

Southern California Veterans Business Outreach Center

Get no-cost business consulting and workshops to start or grow a business. Serves Southern California veterans and other eligible military-connected entrepreneurs.

Call 760-795-8739

VA San Diego Caregiver Support

A local coordinator can help caregivers find VA programs, benefits, in-home support, and community referrals. Requirements vary by program.

Call 858-642-1215

VA Family, Caregiver & Survivor Benefits

Explore dependent education, survivor payments, burial help, family health coverage, and caregiver services. Review eligibility for each benefit.

CHAMPVA Family Health Benefits

Review eligibility and application steps for VA sharing the cost of covered health services for qualifying family members, survivors, or caregivers. TRICARE eligibility affects access.

CalVet College Fee Waiver: San Diego Applications

Find the county checklist and application steps for the dependent fee waiver at qualifying California public colleges. Residency and plan-specific requirements apply; review current instructions.

Military OneSource Support & Eligibility

Explore family, relationship, relocation, and financial support. Service-specific rules apply; most recently separated or retired veterans and their immediate families qualify through 365 days after service.

Call 800-342-9647

Courage to Call

Veteran-staffed peer support and referrals for the San Diego military community and loved ones, regardless of discharge status. Direct support is available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Pacific.

Call 855-268-7243

University of San Diego Veterans Legal Clinic

Request screened, free legal help with VA appeals, discharge corrections, and certain GI Bill or school disputes. California residence or a California-school dispute is required. No walk-ins.

Call 619-260-7470

San Diego County Military & Veteran Child Support Services

Contact a military liaison or caseworker about child-support matters affecting military families and veterans. The office provides child-support assistance and referrals.

Call 866-901-3212

Legal Aid Society of San Diego

Explore free civil legal assistance with housing, eviction, public benefits, and related issues. Income, residency, case type, and intake screening affect eligibility; services are not veteran-exclusive.

Call 877-534-2524

San Diego Public Library Veterans Resource Center

Find benefits and resource-navigation help from volunteers at the Central Library. Check current volunteer hours before visiting.

VA Travel Reimbursement

Check eligibility and file claims for mileage and other travel costs to approved health-care appointments. Eligibility and expense rules apply; some costs require advance approval.

DAV Medical Transportation

Find a DAV hospital service coordinator to ask about free rides to and from VA medical appointments. Volunteer transportation availability varies by community; contact the coordinator before arranging travel.