Find veterans benefits contacts for Oakland County, Michigan.
If you live in Oakland County, free claims help is available through Oakland County Veterans Affairs in Pontiac. An accredited VSO representative can help with claims at no cost; call first to confirm the type of help, appointment and meeting location. For a referral to a current Veteran Service Officer or benefits counselor, contact the Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center. The county has about 44,800 veterans, and by ACS estimates, the 2nd largest veteran population among Michigan's 83 counties and equivalents. Veterans 75 and older make up 34 percent, above Michigan's 29 percent, and women veterans make up 9 percent, above Michigan's 8 percent. The largest service era is Vietnam era only, about 15,700; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. The Pontiac VA Clinic and Pontiac Vet Center are each 7 miles away in a straight line from the county center.
Oakland County Veterans Affairs
County veterans service contact for benefits and claims questions. Confirm representation and appointments directly.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Oakland County Veterans Affairs appears in this guide. Call the provider to confirm the type of claims help, current appointment and meeting location.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 44,800, give or take 1,150 civilian veterans in Oakland County.
By ACS estimates, Oakland County has the 2nd largest veteran population among Michigan's 83 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 22 percent below the Michigan share; below the national share. | 24 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 8 percent below the Michigan share; below the national share. | 10 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Oakland County number about 15,100, give or take 678; their 34 percent share is above Michigan's 29 percent.
Oakland County has about 2,810, give or take 505 veterans under 35; both the county and Michigan round to a 6 percent share.
Women veterans in Oakland County number about 3,880, give or take 429; their 9 percent share is above Michigan's 8 percent.
| Measure | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $58,112 ± $2,615 | $48,453 ± $466 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $51,395 ± $478 | $38,782 ± $167 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 5.8% ± 0.9 points | 7.9% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 29.1% ± 1.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 79.1% ± 2.6 points | 70.9% ± 0.8 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 4.3% ± 1.4 points | 4.5% ± 0.4 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.6% ± 0.5 points | 95.1% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 38.0% ± 1.6 points | 24.1% ± 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 32,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 42,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 11,507 veterans in Oakland County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 2,725 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 1,467 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,430 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 3,121 |
| 100 percent | 2,764 |
FY2019: 10,732 recipients. Change to FY2025: +775.
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 920 VA-backed home loans out of 31,668 home loans made in Oakland County (2.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $371,000.
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 15,700, give or take 829) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 7,230, give or take 759).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $309.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $228.9 million in medical care spending in Oakland County for FY2025.
John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201-1916
New-patient wait for primary care: 1 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 27 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Pontiac VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
44200 Woodward Avenue, Suite 212, Pontiac, MI 48341-5045
New-patient wait for primary care: 5 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Pontiac Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
44200 Woodward Avenue, Suite 108, Pontiac, MI 48341
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Detroit VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
477 Michigan Avenue, Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 12th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
about 28 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Oakland County is Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Ann Arbor, MI, about 31 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Oakland County is Pontiac Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Pontiac, MI, about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Detroit RO (station 329); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Great Lakes National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
4200 Belford Road Holly, MI 48442
248-328-0386
About 18.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
3416 Columbus Ave Sandusky, OH 44870
419-625-2454
About 92.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.
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, Pontiac, Royal Oak/Oakland County CoC counted 15 veterans experiencing homelessness (14 sheltered, 1 unsheltered).
MI-504 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 11 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 John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 313-576-1000. 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 5 veterans treatment courts in Oakland 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)
Eligible Michigan veterans receiving benefits at the 100 percent permanent and total rate can request a property tax exemption.
Eligible children of veterans receiving benefits at the permanent and total rate may receive Michigan undergraduate tuition assistance.
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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