Fresno County's veterans service office, in the Department of Social Services, books appointments with VA claims representatives, takes documents in person or by secure upload, and completes DMV paperwork for veterans, at 1320 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno. Call 559-600-5436.
Also called: CVSO, VSO, county veterans service officer, claims help, Shaw Avenue, DMV paperwork, College Fee Waiver, Department of Social Services.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
The Fresno County Veterans Service Office, in the Department of Social Services, is the county veterans service office California counties run under Military and Veterans Code section 970; see the California entry. It serves veterans, service members, dependents and survivors, and runs employment events, resource fairs and mental health referrals.
What the front desk does. Schedules appointments with a VA claims representative, takes and returns documents for VA claims, completes DMV paperwork for veterans (the verification for the VETERAN designation and Disabled Veteran plates), and answers general questions with referrals. Its resource list covers VA claims and disability compensation, survivors' benefits, military records, the CalVet College Fee Waiver, the State veterans homes and burial benefits. Documents can also be sent through the office's secure online submission page instead of a visit.
Where and when. 1320 East Shaw Avenue, Suite 105, Fresno 93710, Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to noon. Phone 559-600-5436 (information only), fax 559-455-2498. The Fresno Vet Center is in the same building, Suite 125.
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Veterans, service members and families
Any veteran, service member, dependent or survivor can use the office. No rating is needed.
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Disclaimer
VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.