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Woodruff County, AR Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for Woodruff County, Arkansas.

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Woodruff County Veteran Service Office

Woodruff County / Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Augusta

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Area served: Woodruff County. Physical office: Augusta, Woodruff County.

500 N. 3rd St., Rm. 110, Augusta, AR 72006

T-W 0800-1630

Other offices serving Woodruff County

ADVA District 3 Veterans Service Officer

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Salem

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Area served: Baxter County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Craighead County, Crittenden County, Cross County, Fulton County, Greene County, Independence County, Izard County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County, Randolph County, Sharp County, St. Francis County, Stone County, White County, Woodruff County.

118 W. Locust St., Salem, AR 72576

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

For statewide phone and remote help, see the Arkansas directory.

Getting help in Woodruff County

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Veterans in Woodruff County

The ACS estimates about 305, give or take 97 civilian veterans in Woodruff County.

Among Arkansas's 75 counties and equivalents, Woodruff County ranks 74th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureWoodruff CountyArkansasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating14 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher9 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 24 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Woodruff County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Woodruff County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 14 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Woodruff County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Woodruff County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureWoodruff CountyArkansasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$30,938 ± $16,278; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$27,290 ± $2,956$33,574 ± $252$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.6% ± 5.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over44.9% ± 13.4 points37.8% ± 0.9 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6461.0% ± 16.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 641.1% ± 29.9 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over74.4% ± 15.7 points93.7% ± 0.5 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over19.3% ± 13.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Woodruff County

VA reports 106 veterans in Woodruff County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent16
30 to 40 percentNot published
50 to 60 percentNot published
70 to 90 percent37
100 percent31

FY2019: 102 recipients. Change to FY2025: +4.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Woodruff County

In 2025, lenders reported 5 VA-backed home loans out of 45 home loans made in Woodruff County (11.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $213,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 113, give or take 67; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 74, give or take 63; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

VA money in Woodruff County

VA reported about $3.3 million in compensation and pension spending and about $2.4 million in medical care spending in Woodruff County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Woodruff County is John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab) in Little Rock, AR, about 68 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside Arkansas, in Memphis, TN, Memphis Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Woodruff County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 71 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Little Rock RO (station 350); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Corinth National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1551 Horton Street Corinth, MS 38834
901-386-8311

About 155.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

Memphis National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
3568 Townes Avenue Memphis, TN 38122
901-386-8311

About 73.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye (opens in a new tab)
3600 Hwy 163 Birdeye, AR 72324
870-588-4608

About 34.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Woodruff County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Woodruff County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Arkansas Balance of State CoC counted 60 veterans experiencing homelessness (33 sheltered, 27 unsheltered).

AR-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 31 veterans for the 2019 comparison. This CoC includes areas that merged after 2019.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center (opens in a new tab), 501-257-1000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Woodruff County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Woodruff County

  • Augusta (city): about 1,859 residents
  • McCrory (city): about 1,850 residents
  • Cotton Plant (city): about 444 residents
  • Patterson (city): about 364 residents
  • Hunter (town): about 100 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
More places (1)
  • Gregory (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Arkansas benefits

Veterans with a qualifying 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability receive a full homestead and personal property tax exemption.

Arkansas helps eligible dependents and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total cover college tuition, housing, and mandatory fees after federal benefit deductions.

See every Arkansas benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Woodruff County

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Joe Jernigan

Claims agent · Searcy · AR · About 29 miles away

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52786

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Rex Moore

Claims agent · Searcy · AR · About 29 miles away

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 45194

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Connie Phillips

Claims agent · Pleasant Plains · AR · About 42 miles away

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42089

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Troy Horne

Claims agent · Cabot · AR · About 48 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57666

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Your state: Arkansas

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