Find Alameda County veterans services in Hayward, Oakland and Fremont. Compare the published contact details and schedules below before choosing a location.
In Alameda County, you can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative at Alameda County Veterans Services in Hayward, Oakland or Fremont; call ahead to confirm availability. Hayward is the county’s main office and takes appointments Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m.; Oakland is open Thursday by appointment only, and Fremont Tuesday by appointment only. American Legion, AMVETS and DAV also have claims offices in Oakland. CalVet provides information and referrals, not accredited claims help, and can direct you to a current local or regional contact. From the county center, the Fremont VA Clinic is 7 miles away and Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Livermore is 8 miles away; these are straight-line distances, not driving distances. The county’s largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, and Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. This VSO appointment location uses Suite F620. The general social services office has a different suite.
39155 Liberty Street, Suite F620, Fremont, CA 94538Tuesday, by appointment only.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. The county identifies Hayward as its main office. Oakland and Fremont have separate appointment days.
22225 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94541Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Call to arrange an appointment.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Inside the Adult and Aging Services lobby at Eastmont Town Center. Use the county VSO number to arrange this visit.
6955 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 143, Oakland, CA 94605Thursday, by appointment only.
American Legion
American Legion service officer contact. The California Legion directory names this service location but does not publish a street address or room. Confirm those details with the service officer.
Call for an appointment and exact meeting location.
AMVETS claims assistance. AMVETS service office. Confirm the room and available appointment.
1301 Clay Street, Room 1150N, Oakland, CA 94612Call for hours and appointments.
DAV claims assistance. DAV publishes conflicting Friday closing times. Contact DAV to confirm the appointment.
1301 Clay Street, Room 1110N, Oakland, CA 94612Monday–Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m.–noon; confirm Friday hours.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the California directory.
Hayward: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Call to arrange an appointment. Oakland: Thursday, by appointment only. Fremont: Tuesday, by appointment only. The county identifies Hayward as its main office. Oakland and Fremont have separate appointment days.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 39,900, give or take 1,630 civilian veterans in Alameda County.
By ACS estimates, Alameda County has the 8th largest veteran population among California's 58 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 21 percent below the California share; below the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 8 percent below the California share; below the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Alameda County number about 12,500, give or take 650; their 31 percent share is above California's 30 percent.
Alameda County has about 3,830, give or take 463 veterans under 35; both the county and California round to a 10 percent share.
Alameda County has about 3,750, give or take 483 women veterans; both the county and California round to a 9 percent share.
| Measure | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $62,006 ± $2,532 | $59,258 ± $574 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $59,103 ± $836 | $43,129 ± $137 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 8.0% ± 1.1 points | 8.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 26.6% ± 1.7 points | 30.5% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 74.1% ± 3.3 points | 72.5% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 5.3% ± 1.5 points | 5.8% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 95.0% ± 0.9 points | 95.2% ± 0.1 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 40.2% ± 1.7 points | 35.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
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: about 28,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 39,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 10,203 veterans in Alameda County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 2,196 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 1,143 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,238 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,911 |
| 100 percent | 2,715 |
FY2019: 11,658 recipients. Change to FY2025: -1,455.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 251 VA-backed home loans out of 21,958 home loans made in Alameda County (1.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $835,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $1,249,125. 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).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 12,300, give or take 751) and post-9/11 only (about 7,530, give or take 805).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $267.6 million in compensation and pension spending and about $393.1 million in medical care spending in Alameda County for FY2025.
Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Livermore (opens in a new tab)
4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550-9650
New-patient wait for mental health: 19 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 25 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 8 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Fremont VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
39199 Liberty Street, Building B, Fremont, CA 94538-1501
New-patient wait for mental health: 29 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 31 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Oakland Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
7200 Bancroft Ave, Suite 269, Oakland, CA 94605
about 17 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Oakland VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
1301 Clay Street, North Tower, 12th floor Room 1200, Oakland, CA 94612
about 23 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Alameda County is Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Menlo Park (opens in a new tab) in Menlo Park, CA, about 18 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Alameda County is Peninsula Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Redwood City, CA, about 18 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Oakland RO (station 343) and Los Angeles RO (station 344) and San Diego RO (station 377); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5810 Midway Road Dixon, CA 95620
707-693-2460
About 53.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2900 Parker Flats Rd Seaside, CA 93955
831-393-9371
About 69.6 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.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Oakland, Berkeley/Alameda County CoC counted 524 veterans experiencing homelessness (140 sheltered, 384 unsheltered).
CA-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 692 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
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 Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Livermore (opens in a new tab), 925-373-4700. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Alameda County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
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.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying California veterans rated or compensated at 100 percent receive an annually adjusted basic residence exemption.
California Plan A waives public college system tuition and fees for eligible children of qualifying totally service-connected disabled veterans.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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