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VSO and veterans benefits help in San Diego, California

Compare county benefits offices and DAV, VFW, AMVETS and American Legion service contacts. Several organizations have separate suites at Spectrum Center Boulevard. Base locations are marked for active-duty service members and require access confirmation.

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

In San Diego

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
San Diego

DAV claims assistance. DAV San Diego national service office. Contact DAV to confirm the appointment.

8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard, Suite 721, San Diego, CA 92123

Monday–Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m.–noon.

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
San Diego

AMVETS claims assistance. AMVETS service office. VA lists the Spectrum Center location; AMVETS still lists an older Rio San Diego address. Confirm your location before visiting.

8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard, Seventh Floor, Suite 718, San Diego, CA 92123

Call for hours and appointments.

Elsewhere in San Diego County

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
El Cajon

County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Call the shared county number to arrange an appointment at this specific location; outreach hours differ from the main offices.

201 E. Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Second Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Bonita

DAV claims assistance. One office has two listed service officers. Contact DAV to confirm the appointment.

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 108, Bonita, CA 91902

Weekday staffing varies by officer; call for an appointment.

Help from anywhere in California

CalVet’s information contact stays available regardless of your filters. Tell CalVet your county and ask for the current local or regional claims contact. Confirm appointment options directly with that provider.

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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About this directory

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.

Each listing links to official sources and shows when its website information was checked. We have not confirmed appointments by phone or independently verified every individual’s VA accreditation. Listings are informational and do not imply a partnership or endorsement. You contact each organization directly.

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