Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Office

Monterey County's Military and Veterans Affairs Office helps veterans and families with VA and CalVet claims from its main office in Marina, a Salinas office and a desk at the Marina VA-DoD clinic, Monday to Thursday; it also serves San Benito County under contract. Its van to the Palo Alto VA is suspended. Call 831-647-7613.

Also called: CVSO, MVAO, VSO, county veterans service officer, claims help, Marina, Salinas, Gourley clinic, San Benito County, Hollister, College Fee Waiver.

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

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Monterey County, CACounty

The Military and Veterans Affairs Office is the county veterans service office California counties run under Military and Veterans Code section 970; see the California entry. It is accredited by CalVet and reports that in 2025 it served 3,256 veterans, took 4,982 claim actions, secured $13,847,658 in compensation and pension and processed 256 College Fee Waivers. Where and when. In person, by video or by phone, Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed to the public on Fridays. Representatives' hours have changed, so call the main office first on 831-647-7613, or request an appointment online. Main office: 2620 1st Avenue, Marina. MG Gourley VA-DoD Clinic: 201 9th Street, Marina. Salinas: Monterey County One Stop Community Center, 730 LaGuardia, Suite 119. San Benito County: Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street, Hollister, under an agreement the Board approved on June 23, 2026 for July 2026 to June 2029. Rides. The office's van to the VA Palo Alto hospital is suspended. Advisory Commission. The Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission advises the Board and chooses the Veterans of the Year.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Office
Gate	Rule
Veterans and families	Any veteran, dependent or survivor can use the office. No rating is needed.

Sources

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Last updated 2026-10-03.

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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.