Find veterans benefits offices and service contacts for Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
If you live in Anne Arundel County, free claims help is available from an accredited VSO representative; confirm availability and the meeting location before traveling. The county has the 2nd largest veteran population among Maryland's 24 counties and equivalents by ACS estimates. You can contact the DVMF - Annapolis MVA or DVMF - Glen Burnie MVA for claims help, or ask Maryland’s Department of Veterans and Military Families to find a benefits specialist and arrange an appointment. The American Legion Department of Maryland and VFW Maryland also offer benefits assistance; contact them to confirm current service arrangements. The Annapolis Vet Center is 3 miles away, and the Fort Meade VA Clinic is 12 miles away. These are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances. The largest service-era group is post-9/11 only, about 9,720, give or take 958; PACT Act exposure questions depend on where and when you served.
Maryland DVMF
Free veterans benefits and claims assistance through the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. Appointments are required.
160 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Maryland DVMF
Free veterans benefits and claims assistance through the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. Appointments are required.
6601 Ritchie Highway, Building A, Ground Floor, Glen Burnie, MD 21062Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Claims information and preparation support. The chapter forwards claims to the DAV Baltimore National Service Office for representation.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.; day not published
Claims information and preparation support. The chapter forwards claims to the DAV Baltimore National Service Office for representation.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Anne Arundel County
County information and referrals for veterans and military families. Contact the program for help finding benefits and community services.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 44,200, give or take 1,660 civilian veterans in Anne Arundel County.
By ACS estimates, Anne Arundel County has the 2nd largest veteran population among Maryland's 24 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 32 percent above the Maryland share; above the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 14 percent the same rounded estimate as the Maryland share; above the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Anne Arundel County has about 8,340, give or take 512 veterans 75 and older, making up 19 percent of its veterans compared with 23 percent in Maryland.
Veterans under 35 in Anne Arundel County number about 4,370, give or take 641; their 10 percent share is above Maryland's 8 percent.
Women veterans in Anne Arundel County number about 7,800, give or take 640; their 18 percent share is above Maryland's 15 percent.
| Measure | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $97,854 ± $3,189 | $75,911 ± $1,212 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $58,799 ± $1,188 | $50,821 ± $281 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 3.3% ± 0.8 points | 5.9% ± 0.4 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 20.6% ± 1.3 points | 24.3% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 85.3% ± 2.0 points | 81.2% ± 0.8 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.0% ± 0.6 points | 2.9% ± 0.4 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 97.5% ± 0.7 points | 96.0% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 50.0% ± 2.3 points | 42.2% ± 0.7 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 40,000 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 19,277 veterans in Anne Arundel County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 2,753 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 2,046 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 2,352 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 5,682 |
| 100 percent | 6,444 |
FY2019: 13,341 recipients. Change to FY2025: +5,936.
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 2,293 VA-backed home loans out of 14,147 home loans made in Anne Arundel County (16.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $548,000.
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 post-9/11 only (about 9,720, give or take 958) and Vietnam era only (about 9,490, give or take 681).
For questions about post-9/11 exposure rules, read the PACT Act guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $503.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $190.4 million in medical care spending in Anne Arundel County for FY2025.
Baltimore VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-1524
New-patient wait for mental health: 24 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 25 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 21 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Fort Meade VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2479 5th Street, Suite 5138, Fort Meade, MD 20755
New-patient wait for mental health: 54 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 34 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 12 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Annapolis Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
100 Annapolis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
about 3 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Baltimore VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
31 Hopkins Plaza, Floors G, 1, 2, 3, and 12, Baltimore, MD 21201
about 21 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Anne Arundel County is Loch Raven VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Baltimore, MD, about 24 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Anne Arundel County is Dundalk Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Dundalk, MD, about 20 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Baltimore RO (station 313); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico (opens in a new tab)
18424 Joplin Road Triangle, VA 22172
703-221-2183
About 52.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Baltimore National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5501 Frederick Avenue Baltimore, MD 21228
410-644-9696
About 21.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Crownsville Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1122 Sunrise Beach Rd Crownsville, MD 21032
410-987-6320
About 5.3 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.
See the PACT Act guide and the presumptive conditions list. A listing is not evidence that any one person was exposed or qualifies for benefits. VA decides each claim using the veteran’s service records.
VA lists Fort Meade as a location where herbicide testing used 24 plots on August 2, 1963, and an abandoned farm in spring and summer 1964. VA's page (opens in a new tab); official location source (opens in a new tab).
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list.
On one night in January 2024, Annapolis/Anne Arundel County CoC counted 10 veterans experiencing homelessness (7 sheltered, 3 unsheltered).
MD-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 19 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 Baltimore VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 410-605-7000. 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 Anne Arundel 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)
Veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total may receive a property tax exemption on their home and surrounding yard.
Maryland offers Conroy scholarships to eligible children and stepchildren of veterans with a 100 percent permanent service-connected disability.
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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