Josephine County Veterans Service Office

Oregon's first county veteran service office, established in 1944 to help returning Second World War veterans with their GI benefits. Veteran Service Officers counsel, advise and assist veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits under county, state and federal law: (541) 474-5221, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Also called: veterans service office, VSO, claims help, case manager, advocate, Grants Pass, 541-474-5221, 1944.

For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Josephine County, ORCounty

Josephine County says of its own office that it was the first in Oregon: the county established a Veteran Service Office in 1944, "determined to assist returning World War II veterans with their GI benefits." The function today: "Veteran Service Officers counsel, advise and assist veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits provided for them by county, state and federal law. These representatives act as advocates and case managers for veterans in need of such services." The page adds the warning every county VSO office gives - the laws pertaining to veterans' benefits are complex, and personal assistance from the local veteran service officer is recommended for navigating the claim - and notes that survivors and dependents may also be entitled to benefits. Contact. Phone (541) 474-5221, fax (541) 474-5105; the county's offices run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the county seat address is 500 NW 6th St., Grants Pass, Oregon 97526.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Josephine County Veterans Service Office
Gate	Rule
Veterans and dependents of Josephine County	The office counsels and assists any veteran or dependent; no rating is required, so the rating filter never hides this benefit.

Sources

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-23.

What changed then:

New official source added: “ORS 408.410, Appointment of county service officer (ORS chapter 408, 2025 edition)”.
Source removed: “ORS 408.410, Appointment of county service officer”.

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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.