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Fresno County, CA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find Fresno County veterans services in Fresno. Compare the published contact details and schedules below before choosing a location.

You can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative at the DAV Fresno service office or Fresno County Veterans Services in Fresno; confirm availability and a claims representative appointment before traveling. CalVet statewide information and referrals can tell you the current local or regional claims contact, but it is a referral service, not claims representation. Fresno VA Medical Center and Fresno Vet Center are each 7 miles away, measured in a straight line from the center of the county, not by road. By ACS estimates, Fresno County has the 11th largest veteran population among California's 58 counties and equivalents. Vietnam era only is the county’s largest service era, with about 9,580, give or take 714 veterans; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. The linked state page gives full benefit terms.

Offices for Fresno County

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Fresno

County veterans benefits and claims assistance. The county labels this phone as an information line. Its front desk handles appointment scheduling, document drop-off and general questions; confirm a claims representative appointment.

1320 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93710

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon.

Details and sourcesCall 559-600-5436

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

Getting help in Fresno County

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon. The county labels this phone as an information line. Its front desk handles appointment scheduling, document drop-off and general questions; confirm a claims representative appointment.

Official service and access information (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Fresno County

The ACS estimates about 32,700, give or take 1,410 civilian veterans in Fresno County.

By ACS estimates, Fresno County has the 11th largest veteran population among California's 58 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureFresno CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating33 percent

above the California share; above the national share.

29 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher13 percent

above the California share; the same rounded estimate as the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Fresno County has about 8,650, give or take 564 veterans 75 and older, making up 26 percent of its veterans compared with 30 percent in California.

Fresno County has about 3,410, give or take 494 veterans under 35; both the county and California round to a 10 percent share.

Fresno County has about 2,740, give or take 354 women veterans, making up 8 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in California.

Income, work and education in Fresno County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureFresno CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$50,465 ± $2,503$59,258 ± $574$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$34,888 ± $509$43,129 ± $137$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over11.4% ± 1.6 points8.0% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over34.5% ± 2.3 points30.5% ± 0.3 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6465.9% ± 3.7 points72.5% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 645.6% ± 1.5 points5.8% ± 0.3 points4.1% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over92.3% ± 1.2 points95.2% ± 0.1 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over25.9% ± 1.8 points35.4% ± 0.4 points31.8% ± 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 26,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 32,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Fresno County

VA reports 12,882 veterans in Fresno County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent3,248
30 to 40 percent1,250
50 to 60 percent1,455
70 to 90 percent3,856
100 percent3,073

FY2019: 11,280 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,602.

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 Fresno County

In 2025, lenders reported 796 VA-backed home loans out of 14,101 home loans made in Fresno County (5.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $442,000.

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 9,580, give or take 714) and post-9/11 only (about 7,470, give or take 813).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Fresno County

VA reported about $337.3 million in compensation and pension spending and about $398.9 million in medical care spending in Fresno County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Fresno County is Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Livermore (opens in a new tab) in Livermore, CA, about 130 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Fresno County is Bakersfield Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Bakersfield, CA, about 102 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.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
32053 W McCabe Road Santa Nella, CA 95322
209-854-1040

About 82.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Big Sandy Rancheria Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
37387 Auberry Mission Rd Auberry, CA 93602
559-374-0066

About 24.5 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.

State Veterans Homes in Fresno County

  • Veterans Home of California, Fresno, Fresno

VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).

Cleanup and former military sites in Fresno County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

More EPA sites (2)

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (9)

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.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC counted 212 veterans experiencing homelessness (42 sheltered, 170 unsheltered).

CA-514 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 235 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 Fresno VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 559-225-6100. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Fresno 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)

Veterans treatment courts in Fresno County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Fresno 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).

Cities and towns in Fresno County

  • Fresno (city): about 545,970 residents
  • Clovis (city): about 124,725 residents
  • Sanger (city): about 26,699 residents
  • Reedley (city): about 25,609 residents
  • Selma (city): about 24,659 residents
More places (40)
  • Coalinga (city): about 17,203 residents
  • Kerman (city): about 16,815 residents
  • Parlier (city): about 14,507 residents
  • Kingsburg (city): about 12,755 residents
  • Mendota (city): about 12,577 residents
  • Orange Cove (city): about 9,695 residents
  • Firebaugh (city): about 8,392 residents
  • Fowler (city): about 7,094 residents
  • Huron (city): about 6,519 residents
  • Old Fig Garden (unincorporated community): about 5,503 residents
  • Mayfair (unincorporated community): about 5,044 residents
  • Sunnyside (unincorporated community): about 4,639 residents
  • San Joaquin (city): about 3,708 residents
  • Riverdale (unincorporated community): about 3,653 residents
  • Squaw Valley (unincorporated community): about 3,361 residents
  • Auberry (unincorporated community): about 3,240 residents
  • Tarpey Village (unincorporated community): about 3,106 residents
  • Easton (unincorporated community): about 2,722 residents
  • Calwa (unincorporated community): about 1,862 residents
  • Caruthers (unincorporated community): about 1,683 residents
  • Del Rey (unincorporated community): about 1,654 residents
  • Laton (unincorporated community): about 1,453 residents
  • Millerton (unincorporated community): about 1,159 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • West Park (unincorporated community): about 1,136 residents
  • Biola (unincorporated community): about 1,070 residents
  • Minkler (unincorporated community): about 857 residents
  • Malaga (unincorporated community): about 780 residents
  • Tranquillity (unincorporated community): about 639 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Lanare (unincorporated community): about 484 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Cantua Creek (unincorporated community): about 420 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Friant (unincorporated community): about 401 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Shaver Lake (unincorporated community): about 371 residents
  • Fort Washington (unincorporated community): about 290 residents
  • Centerville (unincorporated community): about 248 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Westside (unincorporated community): about 234 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Raisin City (unincorporated community): about 170 residents
  • Three Rocks (unincorporated community): about 162 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Monmouth (unincorporated community): about 115 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Bowles (unincorporated community): about 98 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Big Creek (unincorporated community): about 69 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)

California benefits

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.

See every California benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Sources and method

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.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Fresno County

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Amanda Neal

Attorney · Clovis · CA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 44729

4.7 · 207 reviews · Firm rating

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Tina Barberi

Attorney · Fresno · CA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 55600

3.7 · 28 reviews

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Melissa Proudian

Attorney · Fresno · CA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 27104

4.4 · 210 reviews · Firm rating

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Scott Lehman

Attorney · Tustin · CA · About 238 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60962

4.4 · 102 reviews · Firm rating

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