Alameda County Veterans Service Office

The Alameda County Veterans Service Office, in the Social Services Agency, is the county veterans service office California counties run under Military and Veterans Code section 970; see the California entry. It was set up by the Board of Supervisors to help veterans, family members and dependents get federal, State and local benefits. What it does. Its Veteran Service Representatives help with VA disability compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, the veterans pension and aid and attendance, the CalVet College Fee Waiver for dependents, the GI Bill, the VETERAN designation on a California driver licence, VA and CalVet home loans, and referrals to HUD-VASH and Supportive Services for Veteran Families for homeless veterans. It serves veterans, service members, spouses and surviving spouses, dependent children and dependent parents, and advises on records, ratings, proposed reductions, appeals and discharge upgrades. The county says it brought $7.4 million in awarded benefits to county veterans last year. Where and when. Main office at 22225 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward 94541, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed noon to 1. By appointment only, at the Eastmont Town Center, 6955 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 143, Oakland, on Thursdays, and at 39155 Liberty Street, Suite F620, Fremont, on Tuesdays. Phone 510-577-1926 or email [email protected] for an appointment. Residents first. The office's FAQ says it is funded by county taxes to serve county residents and helps others case by case, and suggests a non-resident use the office in their own county.