McLennan County's veterans county service office helps veterans, dependents and surviving spouses determine eligibility for and apply for state and federal benefits, from the Veterans OneStop at 2010 LaSalle Avenue in Waco. Call 254-297-7171, ext. 4118.
Also called: VCSO, county veterans service officer, claims help, Waco, Veterans OneStop, Steve Hernandez, 434.032.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
The McLennan County Veteran Services Office is the county veterans service office under Government Code 434.032; see the Texas entry. Its mission is to provide information on services available to McLennan County veterans.
What it does. Interviews McLennan County veterans and their dependents to determine eligibility for state and federal veterans benefits; assists with admission and treatment in VA medical facilities, domiciliaries and long-term care facilities; and helps veterans, dependents and surviving spouses complete applications for federal and state benefits - pensions, disability compensation, home and education loans and benefits, available grants, community needs, burial allowances, scholarships, memorial ceremonies, hospital issues and everything else needing professional guidance. The office visits veterans and families at home, in medical facilities and in nursing homes, communicates with elected officials on veterans issues, and submits applications to VA.
The office keeps the claim forms veterans need on its page - Standard Form 180 for military records, VA 5655 financial status report, 20-0995 and 20-0996 decision reviews, the 21-4138 statement in support of claim, the 21-526EZ compensation claim, and the 21P-527 and 21P-534EZ income and survivor applications.
It reports to the Commissioners Court monthly: the Court approved the office's July-August 2025 activity report on September 30, 2025.
Where. Veterans OneStop, 2010 LaSalle Avenue, Waco, Texas 76706; 254-297-7171, ext. 4118; fax 254-753-4910. The director of veteran services is Steve Hernandez.
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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.