Find veterans benefits offices and service contacts for Baltimore County, Maryland.
In Baltimore County, you can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative at the DVMF - Rosedale VA Eastern Baltimore County CBOC; confirm availability before traveling. The county also has free referral contacts: Maryland DVMF can help you find a benefits specialist and arrange an appointment, while the American Legion, VFW, Colonial PVA, AMVETS and Vietnam Veterans of America can direct you to service contacts. Confirm current arrangements with each group. The county has the 3rd largest veteran population among Maryland's 24 counties and equivalents. Its largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, with about 12,700, give or take 936; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. From the county center, the nearest VA clinic is 10 miles away, measured in a straight line.
Maryland DVMF
Free veterans benefits and claims assistance through the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. Appointments are required.
5235 King Avenue, Suite 200, Rosedale, MD 21237Wednesday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., excluding federal holidays
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Maryland directory.
Compare the listed local offices and county programs. Their locations or county program names do not establish exclusive service territories. Confirm the provider, appointment and meeting location before traveling.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 38,700, give or take 1,540 civilian veterans in Baltimore County.
By ACS estimates, Baltimore County has the 3rd largest veteran population among Maryland's 24 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 22 percent below the Maryland share; below the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 10 percent below the Maryland share; below the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Baltimore County number about 11,200, give or take 685; their 29 percent share is above Maryland's 23 percent.
Baltimore County has about 1,730, give or take 332 veterans under 35, making up 4 percent of its veterans compared with 8 percent in Maryland.
Baltimore County has about 4,130, give or take 617 women veterans, making up 11 percent of its veterans compared with 15 percent in Maryland.
| Measure | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $60,286 ± $2,379 | $75,911 ± $1,212 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $47,962 ± $700 | $50,821 ± $281 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 8.5% ± 1.6 points | 5.9% ± 0.4 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 28.5% ± 2.0 points | 24.3% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 75.7% ± 2.9 points | 81.2% ± 0.8 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.6% ± 1.2 points | 2.9% ± 0.4 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 94.5% ± 1.4 points | 96.0% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 34.8% ± 2.4 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 29,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 38,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 10,064 veterans in Baltimore County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,919 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 1,106 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,268 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,899 |
| 100 percent | 2,872 |
FY2019: 8,495 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,569.
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 956 VA-backed home loans out of 15,457 home loans made in Baltimore County (6.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $411,000.
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 12,700, give or take 936) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 7,420, give or take 789).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $268.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $271.5 million in medical care spending in Baltimore County for FY2025.
Loch Raven VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
3901 The Alameda, Baltimore, MD 21218-2100
New-patient wait for mental health: 97 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 22 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 8 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Eastern Baltimore County VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
5235 King Avenue, Franklin Square Professional Center, Suite 200, Rosedale, MD 21237-4068
New-patient wait for primary care: 27 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Baltimore Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 199, Baltimore, MD 21208
about 7 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 11 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Baltimore County is Baltimore VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Baltimore, MD, about 11 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Baltimore County is Baltimore Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Baltimore, MD, about 8 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Baltimore RO (station 313); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
60 Indiantown Gap Road Annville, PA 17003
717-865-5254
About 67.5 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 12.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
11501 Garrison Forest Rd Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-363-6090
About 8.1 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, Baltimore County CoC counted 15 veterans experiencing homelessness (7 sheltered, 8 unsheltered).
MD-505 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 22 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 Loch Raven VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 410-605-7650. 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 Baltimore 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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