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VSO and veterans benefits help in Oakland, California

Alameda County lists Thursday appointments at Eastmont Town Center. DAV, AMVETS and American Legion have separate Oakland service contacts. County locations in Hayward and Fremont have different visiting days.

6 matching service listings. The statewide service contact is shown separately.

In Oakland

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Oakland

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 94605

Thursday, by appointment only.

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Oakland

DAV claims assistance. DAV publishes conflicting Friday closing times. Contact DAV to confirm the appointment.

1301 Clay Street, Room 1110N, Oakland, CA 94612

Monday–Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m.–noon; confirm Friday hours.

Elsewhere in Alameda County

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Hayward

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 94541

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Call to arrange an appointment.

Help from anywhere in California

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Before your appointment

Get ready for your appointment

A VSO representative can file your claim and represent you at no cost. You still gather the evidence, and arriving organized helps you get more from the appointment.

What to bring

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss, from VA or private doctors
  • A short list of your conditions and your questions

Ask the office what else it needs. Contact the office even if you are unsure which documents you need.

Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

An intent to file (VA Form 21-0966) can hold your potential start date for benefits for up to one year while you gather evidence. Ask the office to submit one at your first contact if you have not filed one already. Check your intent to file deadline with the free calculator.

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This directory lists 124 service locations and contacts in California, including statewide service contacts. Browse all 58 counties for local contacts, shared county offices or a state referral route. A county guide does not mean a physical office is located there. More offices may be available in your area.

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