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

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

In Solano County, you can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative at Solano County Veterans Services in Fairfield; confirm availability before traveling. CalVet provides statewide information and referrals, not accredited claims help, and can give you the current local or regional claims contact. The county’s largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, with about 8,330 veterans, give or take 600; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. Women make up 11 percent of county veterans, above California’s 9 percent. From the county center, the Fairfield VA Clinic is 1 mile away and the Martinez VA Medical Center is 21 miles away, measured in a straight line, not by road. For a qualifying California veteran rated or compensated at 100 percent, an annually adjusted basic residence exemption may be available; other eligibility and application conditions apply.

Offices for Solano County

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

Getting help in Solano County

Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. Appointments and walk-ins are offered.

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

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Veterans in Solano County

The ACS estimates about 28,400, give or take 1,170 civilian veterans in Solano County.

By ACS estimates, Solano County has the 13th largest veteran population among California's 58 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureSolano CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating37 percent

above the California share; above the national share.

29 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher18 percent

above the California share; above the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Solano County has about 6,760, give or take 385 veterans 75 and older, making up 24 percent of its veterans compared with 30 percent in California.

Solano County has about 2,890, give or take 507 veterans under 35; both the county and California round to a 10 percent share.

Women veterans in Solano County number about 3,250, give or take 460; their 11 percent share is above California's 9 percent.

Income, work and education in Solano County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureSolano CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$69,554 ± $4,581$59,258 ± $574$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$44,583 ± $903$43,129 ± $137$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.1% ± 1.3 points8.0% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over28.1% ± 2.2 points30.5% ± 0.3 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6469.5% ± 3.7 points72.5% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 644.7% ± 2.1 points5.8% ± 0.3 points4.1% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.3% ± 0.9 points95.2% ± 0.1 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over31.4% ± 2.6 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 22,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 29,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Solano County

VA reports 13,981 veterans in Solano County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent2,828
30 to 40 percent1,450
50 to 60 percent1,529
70 to 90 percent3,744
100 percent4,430

FY2019: 12,301 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,680.

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 Solano County

In 2025, lenders reported 888 VA-backed home loans out of 8,223 home loans made in Solano County (10.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $597,000.

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 8,330, give or take 600) and post-9/11 only (about 5,930, give or take 718).

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

VA money in Solano County

VA reported about $389.0 million in compensation and pension spending and about $219.5 million in medical care spending in Solano County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Solano County is Sacramento VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Mather, CA, about 41 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Solano County is Concord Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Concord, CA, about 21 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

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5810 Midway Road Dixon, CA 95620
707-693-2460

About 10.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2900 Parker Flats Rd Seaside, CA 93955
831-393-9371

About 112.9 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 Solano County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (8)

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, Vallejo/Solano County CoC counted 86 veterans experiencing homelessness (22 sheltered, 64 unsheltered).

CA-518 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 147 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 Martinez VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 925-372-2000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Solano 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 Solano County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 2 veterans treatment courts in Solano 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 Solano County

  • Vallejo (city): about 124,268 residents
  • Fairfield (city): about 120,785 residents
  • Vacaville (city): about 102,596 residents
  • Suisun City (city): about 29,286 residents
  • Benicia (city): about 26,749 residents
More places (6)
  • Dixon (city): about 19,683 residents
  • Rio Vista (city): about 10,102 residents
  • Hartley (unincorporated community): about 2,431 residents
  • Allendale (unincorporated community): about 1,734 residents
  • Green Valley (unincorporated community): about 1,364 residents
  • Elmira (unincorporated community): about 319 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

Full appointment checklist

Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.

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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 Solano County

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Gregorio Uy

Claims agent · Vallejo · CA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 44475

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Clyde Gambles

Claims agent · Vallejo · CA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 28577

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Oscar Estioko

Claims agent · Fairfield · CA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 15927

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Leah Henry

Attorney · Vallejo · CA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 58039

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Francesca Chang

Attorney · Vallejo · CA · In your county

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VA accreditation number 57547

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