Find veterans benefits contacts for Marion County, Indiana.
In Marion County, you can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative through the Marion County Veterans Service Office in Indianapolis; confirm availability, appointment details, eligibility, and meeting location before traveling. The office is a claims contact, while the Indiana Veterans Center statewide contact, DAV Indianapolis VA Regional Office, American Legion Department of Indiana service officer, VFW Indianapolis claims-assistance route, AMVETS Indianapolis claims-assistance route, and PVA Indianapolis service route are referral contacts that can help you find a current representative. The Indianapolis VA Regional Benefit Office is 1 mile from the county center, and the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center is 3 miles away; these are straight-line distances, not driving distances. Vietnam era only is the largest service-era group, with about 11,200 veterans, give or take 813. Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served.
Marion County Veterans Service Office
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Marion County. Physical office: Indianapolis, Marion County.
200 East Washington St., Suite 2501, Indianapolis, IN 46204Call for hours Phone: 317-327-VETS (8387) Website: https://www.indy.gov/activity/office-of-veteran-services
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Boone County, Clinton County, Fayette County, Fountain County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Hendricks County, Henry County, Marion County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Parke County, Putnam County, Rush County, Shelby County, Union County, Vermillion County, Warren County, Wayne County.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Indiana directory.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 39,900, give or take 1,680 civilian veterans in Marion County.
By ACS estimates, Marion County has the 1st largest veteran population among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Marion County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 27 percent the same rounded estimate as the Indiana share; below the national share. | 27 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 10 percent above the Indiana share; below the national share. | 9 percent | 13 percent |
Marion County has about 8,830, give or take 585 veterans 75 and older, making up 22 percent of its veterans compared with 26 percent in Indiana.
Veterans under 35 in Marion County number about 3,350, give or take 543; their 8 percent share is above Indiana's 7 percent.
Women veterans in Marion County number about 4,780, give or take 645; their 12 percent share is above Indiana's 8 percent.
| Measure | Marion County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $46,708 ± $1,627 | $48,849 ± $522 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $39,552 ± $628 | $39,059 ± $236 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 9.3% ± 1.4 points | 7.0% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 32.1% ± 2.1 points | 31.6% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 72.9% ± 2.0 points | 75.7% ± 0.9 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 5.9% ± 2.5 points | 3.9% ± 0.6 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 94.3% ± 0.9 points | 94.7% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 27.8% ± 2.0 points | 22.3% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 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 35,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 47,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 13,033 veterans in Marion County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 3,464 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 1,722 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,646 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 3,591 |
| 100 percent | 2,610 |
FY2019: 13,405 recipients. Change to FY2025: -372.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 1,296 VA-backed home loans out of 22,092 home loans made in Marion County (5.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $271,000.
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).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 11,200, give or take 813) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 10,100, give or take 1,020).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $311.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $423.2 million in medical care spending in Marion County for FY2025.
Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1481 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2884
New-patient wait for mental health: 36 days (VA, as of August 22, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 5 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 3 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Brownsburg VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
557 Pit Road, Brownsburg, IN 46112-7831
New-patient wait for mental health: 29 days (VA, as of August 22, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 13 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 13 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Indianapolis Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
7950 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Indianapolis VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
575 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
about 1 mile in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Marion County is Marion VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Marion, IN, about 58 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Marion County is Indianapolis Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Marion National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1700 E 38th Street Marion, IN 46952
765-674-0284
About 57.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex (opens in a new tab)
725 W 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-916-5460
About 3.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220
About 81.3 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.
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.
On one night in January 2024, Indianapolis CoC counted 170 veterans experiencing homelessness (142 sheltered, 28 unsheltered).
IN-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 269 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 Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 317-554-0000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Marion 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).
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.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Indiana veterans rated 100 percent can deduct 100 percent of assessed homestead value when an eligible nonprofit donated the home.
Eligible children of Indiana wartime veterans with service-connected disability can receive tuition and fee exemptions for up to 124 credits at state universities.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
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.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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