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Palm Beach County, FL Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts serving Palm Beach County, Florida. Compare the listed providers and contact an office directly.

Palm Beach County has about 63,800 veterans, give or take 2,210, and the 5th largest veteran population among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents by ACS estimates. About 21,700, give or take 1,190, served in the Vietnam era only; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. For free claims help, contact an accredited VSO at DAV Service Office - West Palm Beach, FDVA State Veterans Service Officer Site - West Palm Beach, or a Palm Beach County Veterans Services office in Delray Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens or West Palm Beach. The VFW contact is a referral, not listed claims help. Appointments are required, with no walk-ins, at the county's Jupiter and West Palm Beach offices. The Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center is 23 miles away; distances are straight-line from the county center.

Offices for Palm Beach County

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

Getting help in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County Veterans Services - West Palm Beach: Appointments required; no walk-ins. Palm Beach County Veterans Services - Jupiter: Appointments required; no walk-ins. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.

County Veterans Service Officers Directory (opens in a new tab) · Palm Beach County Veterans Services (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Palm Beach County

The ACS estimates about 63,800, give or take 2,210 civilian veterans in Palm Beach County.

By ACS estimates, Palm Beach County has the 5th largest veteran population among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasurePalm Beach CountyFloridaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating22 percent

below the Florida share; below the national share.

31 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher10 percent

below the Florida share; below the national share.

14 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Palm Beach County number about 31,000, give or take 1,250; their 49 percent share is above Florida's 30 percent.

Palm Beach County has about 3,150, give or take 516 veterans under 35, making up 5 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Florida.

Palm Beach County has about 4,570, give or take 604 women veterans, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 11 percent in Florida.

Income, work and education in Palm Beach County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasurePalm Beach CountyFloridaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$55,324 ± $2,090$52,753 ± $469$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$40,482 ± $493$36,879 ± $115$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.4% ± 0.8 points7.6% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over33.2% ± 1.5 points31.0% ± 0.3 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6471.7% ± 2.3 points71.2% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 644.9% ± 2.0 points4.0% ± 0.3 points4.1% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over95.9% ± 0.8 points95.9% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over41.7% ± 1.8 points35.0% ± 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 52,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 65,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Palm Beach County

VA reports 16,795 veterans in Palm Beach County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent3,435
30 to 40 percent1,681
50 to 60 percent1,846
70 to 90 percent4,851
100 percent4,982

FY2019: 15,552 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,243.

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 Palm Beach County

In 2025, lenders reported 991 VA-backed home loans out of 28,383 home loans made in Palm Beach County (3.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $509,000.

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 21,700, give or take 1,190) and between the Korean War and Vietnam eras (about 7,930, give or take 725).

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

VA money in Palm Beach County

VA reported about $479.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $542.2 million in medical care spending in Palm Beach County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Palm Beach County is Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Miami, FL, about 61 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Palm Beach County is Palm Beach Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Greenacres, FL, about 20 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists St. Petersburg RO (station 317); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

South Florida National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
6501 S State Road 7 Lake Worth, FL 33449
561-649-6489

About 15.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville (opens in a new tab)
8819 U.S. Hwy 301 Glennville, GA 30427
912-654-5398

About 377.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Palm Beach County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (15)

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, West Palm Beach/Palm Beach County CoC counted 119 veterans experiencing homelessness (43 sheltered, 76 unsheltered).

FL-605 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 119 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 Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 561-422-8262. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County

  • West Palm Beach (city): about 122,290 residents
  • Boca Raton (city): about 100,234 residents
  • Boynton Beach (city): about 81,435 residents
  • Delray Beach (city): about 67,979 residents
  • Wellington (village): about 62,146 residents
More places (54)
  • Jupiter (town): about 61,883 residents
  • Palm Beach Gardens (city): about 60,959 residents
  • Greenacres (city): about 44,373 residents
  • Lake Worth Beach (city): about 43,365 residents
  • The Acreage (unincorporated community): about 40,843 residents
  • Royal Palm Beach (village): about 40,344 residents
  • Riviera Beach (city): about 38,657 residents
  • Palm Springs (village): about 27,356 residents
  • Belle Glade (city): about 16,972 residents
  • North Palm Beach (village): about 13,238 residents
  • Jupiter Farms (unincorporated community): about 12,945 residents
  • Lantana (town): about 12,256 residents
  • Palm Beach (town): about 9,348 residents
  • Lake Park (town): about 9,081 residents
  • Westgate (unincorporated community): about 8,151 residents
  • Tequesta (village): about 6,193 residents
  • Pahokee (city): about 5,609 residents
  • South Bay (city): about 5,102 residents
  • Highland Beach (town): about 4,311 residents
  • Westlake (city): about 4,237 residents
  • Juno Beach (town): about 3,890 residents
  • Watergate (unincorporated community): about 3,782 residents
  • Lake Clarke Shores (town): about 3,587 residents
  • Loxahatchee Groves (town): about 3,462 residents
  • San Castle (unincorporated community): about 3,052 residents
  • Haverhill (town): about 2,823 residents
  • Hypoluxo (town): about 2,798 residents
  • Seminole Manor (unincorporated community): about 2,678 residents
  • Lake Belvedere Estates (unincorporated community): about 2,672 residents
  • Mangonia Park (town): about 2,384 residents
  • Pine Air (unincorporated community): about 2,258 residents
  • Cabana Colony (unincorporated community): about 2,045 residents
  • Atlantis (city): about 2,038 residents
  • South Palm Beach (town): about 1,576 residents
  • Ocean Ridge (town): about 1,537 residents
  • Limestone Creek (unincorporated community): about 1,466 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Royal Palm Estates (unincorporated community): about 1,369 residents
  • Kenwood Estates (unincorporated community): about 1,263 residents
  • Palm Beach Shores (town): about 1,248 residents
  • Juno Ridge (unincorporated community): about 1,072 residents
  • Gun Club Estates (unincorporated community): about 1,050 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Plantation Mobile Home Park (unincorporated community): about 1,032 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Gulf Stream (town): about 785 residents
  • Stacey Street (unincorporated community): about 582 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Jupiter Inlet Colony (town): about 511 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Schall Circle (unincorporated community): about 467 residents
  • Briny Breezes (town): about 394 residents
  • Manalapan (town): about 353 residents
  • Glen Ridge (town): about 289 residents
  • Golf (village): about 265 residents
  • Cloud Lake (town): about 212 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Canal Point (unincorporated community): about 207 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Acacia Villas (unincorporated community): about 131 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Lake Harbor (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)

Florida benefits

Qualifying Florida veterans with at least 10 percent disability may receive a $5,000 assessed value reduction.

Florida offers scholarships to eligible children and spouses of veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability.

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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 Palm Beach County

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Heather Hartley

Attorney · Boca Raton · FL · In your county

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 51265

4.9 · 505 reviews · Firm rating

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Noah Netko

Attorney · Boca Raton · FL · In your county

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61412

4.9 · 514 reviews · Firm rating

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Christopher Stratton

Attorney · Boca Raton · FL · In your county

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52531

4.9 · 501 reviews · Firm rating

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Todd Weicholz

Attorney · Delray Beach · FL · In your county

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59782

5.0 · 8 reviews · Firm rating

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Robert Gordon

Attorney · Palm Beach Gardens · FL · In your county

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 43459

4.7 · 1385 reviews · Firm rating

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