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San Diego County Office of Military & Veterans Affairs

County Veterans Service Office, established in 1974, providing accredited benefits counseling and claims assistance to veterans, their dependents, and survivors — including compensation and pension claims, education and home-loan benefits, discharge upgrades, and referrals to VA medical care and State Veterans Homes.

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Cost
Not stated on the org's own site
Coverage
San Diego County (California)
Eligibility
Veterans and their dependents and survivors entitled to benefits from the VA, the State of California, and other agencies.
Availability
8AM–5PM Monday–Friday (regional offices; some sites have limited hours)
Last Verified
October 9, 2026

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