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White Pine County, NV Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Contact NDVS for current claims appointment options in White Pine County. Its directory lists an Elko office, but a regional listing does not establish an outreach session in your community. Nation’s Finest includes White Pine County in its Carson City support service area.

Offices for White Pine County

No local office is matched to White Pine County in this directory. Contact a state option below or an office in a nearby county to ask about help.

Elko County, NV

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Elko

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) provides no-cost claims and appeals help in Elko. NDVS publishes the same contact number as Reno. Ask specifically for the Elko location and confirm the room before traveling.

1500 College Parkway, McMullen Hall, Room 114, Elko, NV 89801

Service officer hours are not published in the current NDVS directory. Call before traveling.

Nye County, NV

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Pahrump

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) provides no-cost claims and appeals help in Pahrump. Use the current NDVS service directory address. Older ROVER announcements list a different Pahrump location.

250 Highway 160, Suite 6, Pahrump, NV 89060

Service officer hours are not published in the current NDVS directory. Call before traveling.

Nye County, NV

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Getting help in White Pine County

We have not confirmed a local claims appointment address in White Pine County. Ask NDVS about access before arranging travel to Elko or another office. Medical transportation and clinic appointments are separate from benefits representation.

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Veterans in White Pine County

The ACS estimates about 671, give or take 166 civilian veterans in White Pine County.

Among Nevada's 17 counties and equivalents, White Pine County ranks 10th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureWhite Pine CountyNevadaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating37 percent

above the Nevada share; above the national share.

33 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher17 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 27 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in White Pine County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in White Pine County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 17 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in White Pine County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in White Pine County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureWhite Pine CountyNevadaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$29,814 ± $7,434$54,296 ± $853$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$43,770 ± $6,114$39,223 ± $268$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.4% ± 8.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over41.0% ± 18.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6477.8% ± 14.2 points70.4% ± 1.2 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 17.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over95.8% ± 3.0 points96.0% ± 0.4 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over10.0% ± 8.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

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. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in White Pine County

VA reports 158 veterans in White Pine County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent35
30 to 40 percent32
50 to 60 percent19
70 to 90 percent41
100 percent31

FY2019: 168 recipients. Change to FY2025: -10.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in White Pine County

In 2025, lenders reported 18 VA-backed home loans out of 195 home loans made in White Pine County (9.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $278,000.

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).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 294, give or take 128) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 115, give or take 74; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in White Pine County

VA reported about $3.6 million in compensation and pension spending and about $3.3 million in medical care spending in White Pine County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to White Pine County is North Las Vegas VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in North Las Vegas, NV, about 217 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside Nevada, in Saint George, UT, Saint George Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is White Pine County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 176 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Reno RO (station 354); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Southern Utah National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2181 W 1600 South Cedar City, UT 84720
435-267-2710

About 156.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
14 Veterans Way Fernley, NV 89408
775-575-4441

About 231.1 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.

Cleanup and former military sites in White Pine County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

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.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Nevada Balance of State CoC counted 20 veterans experiencing homelessness (8 sheltered, 12 unsheltered).

NV-502 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 14 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 George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 801-582-1565. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving White Pine County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in White Pine County

  • Ely (city): about 3,929 residents
  • McGill (unincorporated community): about 1,050 residents
  • Ruth (unincorporated community): about 298 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Preston (unincorporated community): about 257 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Lund (unincorporated community): about 122 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
More places (1)
  • Baker (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

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.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Nevada benefits

Nevada veterans with permanent service-connected disability rated 100 to 100 percent qualify for an inflation-adjusted $20,000 base assessment exemption.

Nevada veterans with qualifying permanent disability rated 100 to 100 percent may apply their exemption toward vehicle registration government services tax.

See every Nevada benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

Full appointment checklist

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near White Pine County

Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.

Jamie Resch

Attorney · Las Vegas · NV · About 222 miles away

VA-accredited since 2019 · checked

VA accreditation number 46146

5.0 · 42 reviews · Firm rating

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Patrick Clifford

Attorney · Henderson · NV · About 222 miles away

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42370

5.0 · 3 reviews · Firm rating

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Tiffany Bodger

Attorney · Reno · NV · About 268 miles away

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 28328

5.0 · 4 reviews · Firm rating

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Phillip Gabbard

Claims agent · Henderson · NV · About 222 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61409

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Ambrosia Crump

Claims agent · Las Vegas · NV

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60815

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