Find veterans benefits contacts for Ottawa County, Michigan.
Ottawa County Veterans Services
County veterans service contact for benefits and claims questions. Confirm representation and appointments directly.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 11,000, give or take 686 civilian veterans in Ottawa County.
By ACS estimates, Ottawa County has the 8th largest veteran population among Michigan's 83 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 21 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 Ottawa County number about 3,480, give or take 322; their 32 percent share is above Michigan's 29 percent.
Ottawa County has about 579, give or take 232 veterans under 35, making up 5 percent of its veterans compared with 6 percent in Michigan.
Ottawa County has about 824, give or take 254 women veterans, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 8 percent in Michigan.
| Measure | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $53,137 ± $3,491 | $48,453 ± $466 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $41,683 ± $660 | $38,782 ± $167 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 6.8% ± 1.9 points | 7.9% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 30.1% ± 3.2 points | 31.8% ± 0.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 78.5% ± 5.9 points | 70.9% ± 0.8 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.8% ± 2.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 94.7% ± 1.6 points | 95.1% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 28.0% ± 3.8 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 8,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 11,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 3,057 veterans in Ottawa County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 623 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 382 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 361 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 903 |
| 100 percent | 788 |
FY2019: 2,222 recipients. Change to FY2025: +835.
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 265 VA-backed home loans out of 7,794 home loans made in Ottawa County (3.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $382,000.
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 3,870, give or take 361) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 1,720, give or take 290).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $83.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $55.7 million in medical care spending in Ottawa County for FY2025.
Battle Creek VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037-7314
New-patient wait for mental health: 15 days (VA, as of April 11, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 2 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 68 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Muskegon VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2734 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442
New-patient wait for primary care: 5 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 13 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Grand Rapids Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2050 Breton Road, Southeast, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
about 32 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Milwaukee VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
5400 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53214
about 89 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
Outside Michigan, in Milwaukee, WI, Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Ottawa County's second-nearest medical center, about 89 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Outside Michigan, in Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Ottawa County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 93 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Detroit RO (station 329); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Fort Custer National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
15501 Dickman Road Augusta, MI 49012
269-731-4164
About 67.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
21731 Spring St Union Grove, WI 53182
262-878-5660
About 97.7 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.
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, Holland/Ottawa County CoC counted 5 veterans experiencing homelessness (5 sheltered, 0 unsheltered).
MI-519 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 8 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 Battle Creek VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 269-966-5600. 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)
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. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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