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

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

Offices for Modoc County

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Getting help in Modoc County

Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed 12:30–1 p.m. Call to confirm an appointment.

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Veterans in Modoc County

The ACS estimates about 810, give or take 151 civilian veterans in Modoc County.

Among California's 58 counties and equivalents, Modoc County ranks 54th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureModoc CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating26 percent

below the California share; below the national share.

29 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher14 percent

above the California share; above the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Modoc County number about 317, give or take 100; their 39 percent share is above California's 30 percent.

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

Women veterans account for 10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Modoc County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Modoc County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureModoc CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$34,961 ± $15,957$59,258 ± $574$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$34,612 ± $4,359$43,129 ± $137$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.1% ± 4.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over35.5% ± 9.0 points30.5% ± 0.3 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6458.1% ± 18.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 26.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over99.5% ± 0.7 points95.2% ± 0.1 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over35.1% ± 15.7 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. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Modoc County

VA reports 201 veterans in Modoc County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent45
30 to 40 percent27
50 to 60 percent18
70 to 90 percent59
100 percent52

FY2019: 156 recipients. Change to FY2025: +45.

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 Modoc County

In 2025, lenders reported 8 VA-backed home loans out of 86 home loans made in Modoc County (9.3% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $216,000.

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 500, give or take 149) and post-9/11 only (about 102, give or take 80; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

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

VA money in Modoc County

VA reported about $5.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $7.5 million in medical care spending in Modoc County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside California, in Reno, NV, Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Modoc County's second-nearest medical center, about 151 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside California, in Grants Pass, OR, Grants Pass Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Modoc County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 146 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

Eagle Point National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2763 Riley Road Eagle Point, OR 97524
541-826-2511

About 122.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Northern California Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
11800 Gas Point Rd Igo, CA 96047
866-777-4533

About 122.4 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 Modoc County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

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, Redding/Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, Del Norte, Modoc, Sierra Counties CoC counted 144 veterans experiencing homelessness (46 sheltered, 98 unsheltered).

CA-516 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 90 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 White City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 541-826-2111. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Modoc 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 Modoc County

  • Alturas (city): about 2,681 residents
  • Cedarville (unincorporated community): about 575 residents
  • Newell (unincorporated community): about 472 residents
  • California Pines (unincorporated community): about 427 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Canby (unincorporated community): about 259 residents
More places (8)
  • Fort Bidwell (unincorporated community): about 190 residents
  • Adin (unincorporated community): about 153 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Daphnedale Park (unincorporated community): about 106 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • New Pine Creek (unincorporated community): about 84 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Lookout (unincorporated community): about 49 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Lake City (unincorporated community): about 39 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Eagleville (unincorporated community): about 33 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Likely (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)

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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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 Modoc County

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Scott Lehman

Attorney · Tustin · CA · About 570 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60962

4.4 · 102 reviews · Firm rating

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John Unruh

Attorney · San Francisco · CA · About 294 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10212

4.5 · 72 reviews · Firm rating

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Andrew McKeown

Attorney · San Diego · CA · About 631 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 38803

5.0 · 1 reviews · Firm rating

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Alyssa Fogle

Attorney · Tustin · CA · About 570 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60520

4.4 · 102 reviews · Firm rating

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Sengthiene Bosavanh

Attorney · Sacramento · CA · About 220 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 38632

4.6 · 106 reviews · Firm rating

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