Find veterans benefits offices and service contacts for Charles County, Maryland.
Charles County has about 16,600 veterans, give or take 1,140, and has the 7th largest veteran population among Maryland’s 24 counties and equivalents, based on ACS estimates. The largest service era is post-9/11 only, with about 4,200 veterans, give or take 581; PACT Act exposure questions depend on where and when you served. For free claims help, DVMF - Waldorf MVA is the listed local claims office. An accredited VSO representative can help at no cost; confirm availability and the meeting location before traveling. Other free referral contacts include Maryland DVMF, the American Legion Department of Maryland, VFW Maryland, and AMVETS, which handles claims remotely and does not require membership. The Charlotte Hall VA Clinic is 13 miles away, measured in a straight line from the county center.
Maryland DVMF
Free veterans benefits and claims assistance through the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. Appointments are required.
11 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602Monday-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.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Charles County
County information and referrals for veterans and military families. Contact the program for help finding benefits and community services.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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 16,600, give or take 1,140 civilian veterans in Charles County.
By ACS estimates, Charles County has the 7th largest veteran population among Maryland's 24 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 41 percent above the Maryland share; above the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 24 percent above the Maryland share; above the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Charles County has about 2,020, give or take 290 veterans 75 and older, making up 12 percent of its veterans compared with 23 percent in Maryland.
Veterans under 35 in Charles County number about 1,750, give or take 441; their 10 percent share is above Maryland's 8 percent.
Women veterans in Charles County number about 3,860, give or take 499; their 23 percent share is above Maryland's 15 percent.
| Measure | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $96,879 ± $4,329 | $75,911 ± $1,212 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $54,624 ± $1,889 | $50,821 ± $281 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 4.3% ± 1.5 points | 5.9% ± 0.4 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 22.3% ± 2.8 points | 24.3% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 83.4% ± 3.2 points | 81.2% ± 0.8 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.3% ± 1.1 points | 2.9% ± 0.4 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.4% ± 1.0 points | 96.0% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 39.6% ± 3.8 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 15,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 16,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 8,768 veterans in Charles County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,005 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 759 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 852 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,427 |
| 100 percent | 3,725 |
FY2019: 5,164 recipients. Change to FY2025: +3,604.
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 1,329 VA-backed home loans out of 5,144 home loans made in Charles County (25.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $518,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $1,249,125. 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 4,200, give or take 581) and post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 3,550, give or take 590).
For questions about post-9/11 exposure rules, read the PACT Act guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $288.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $90.3 million in medical care spending in Charles County for FY2025.
Washington VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
50 Irving Street, Northwest, Washington, DC 20422-0001
New-patient wait for mental health: 5 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 30 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 31 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Charlotte Hall VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
29640 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622-3244
New-patient wait for mental health: 29 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 70 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 13 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Alexandria, VA Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
6940 South Kings Highway, Suite 204, Alexandria, VA 22310
about 21 miles in a straight line from the county center.
National Capital Region VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
1722 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
about 29 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Charles County is Baltimore VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Baltimore, MD, about 60 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Charles County is Prince George's County Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Clinton, MD, about 22 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 19.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
11301 Crain Hwy Cheltenham, MD 20623
301-372-6398
About 20.1 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, Maryland Balance of State CoC counted 84 veterans experiencing homelessness (72 sheltered, 12 unsheltered).
MD-514 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 113 veterans for the 2019 comparison. This CoC includes areas that merged after 2019.
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 Washington VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 202-745-8000. 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).
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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