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Kalawao County, HI Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for Kalawao County, Hawaii.

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OVS - Maui, Molokai and Lanai

Hawaii Office of Veterans' Services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Kahului

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.

Area served: Maui County, Kalawao County.

333 Dairy Rd., Suite 203, Kahului, HI 96732

Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm; closed 12:00pm-1:00pm.

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Getting help in Kalawao County

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Veterans in Kalawao County

The ACS estimates about 2, give or take 4; a small survey sample; treat as rough civilian veterans in Kalawao County.

Kalawao County's veteran count is missing or too uncertain for a population rank.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureKalawao CountyHawaiiUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Kalawao County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Kalawao County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Kalawao County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Kalawao County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureKalawao CountyHawaiiUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with incomeNot publishedNot comparedNot compared
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with incomeNot publishedNot comparedNot compared
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and overSample too small to reportNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and overSample too small to reportNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64Not publishedNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64Not publishedNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and overSample too small to reportNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over100.0% ± 0.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

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 more veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA home loans in Kalawao County

Lenders reported no home loans made in Kalawao County in 2025 under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $1,299,500. 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 2, give or take 4; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 0, give or take 12; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

VA money in Kalawao County

VA reported about $2,100 in compensation and pension spending and about $20,400 in medical care spending in Kalawao County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Hawaii, in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Kalawao County's second-nearest medical center, about 2348 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Kalawao County is Honolulu Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Honolulu, HI, about 56 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Honolulu RO (station 459); 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 2,395.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (opens in a new tab)
2177 Puowaina Drive Honolulu, HI 96813
808-532-3720

About 56.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Molokai Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2725 Lihi Pali Ave Hoolehua, HI 96748
808-553-3222

About 6.2 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 Kalawao 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, Hawaii Balance of State CoC counted 74 veterans experiencing homelessness (15 sheltered, 59 unsheltered).

HI-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 121 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 Spark M. Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 800-214-1306. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Kalawao 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)

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Hawaii benefits

No service-connected property tax tier is documented here.

Qualifying Hawaii resident veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive a $46 state registration fee exemption for one vehicle.

See every Hawaii 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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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 Kalawao County

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Linden Joesting

Attorney · Kula · HI · About 35 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 24524

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Diane Haar

Attorney · Honolulu · HI · About 81 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 11621

5.0 · 241 reviews · Firm rating

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Danielle Beaver

Attorney · Honolulu · HI · About 81 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54826

4.7 · 118 reviews

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