Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Deschutes County, Oregon.
You have free claims help through accredited VSO representatives at Deschutes County VSO offices in Bend, La Pine and Redmond; confirm availability, the current service officer, appointment and location before traveling. For general inquiries or help finding the current county or tribal veterans service office, contact ODVA veterans services information. Deschutes County has the 7th largest veteran population among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents by ACS estimates. About 4,500 veterans served during the Vietnam era only, give or take 471; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. The Robert D. Maxwell Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic is 11 miles away, and the Central Oregon Vet Center is 10 miles away. These are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances. The linked state page gives full benefit terms.
Oregon county or tribal veterans services
ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.
Area served: Deschutes County.
Mike Maier Building 1130 N.W. Harriman St Bend, OR 97701Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Oregon county or tribal veterans services
ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.
Area served: Deschutes County.
South County Service Center 51340 Hwy. 97 La Pine, OR 97739Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Oregon county or tribal veterans services
ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.
Area served: Deschutes County.
Kingwood Building 236 NW Kingwood Ave Redmond, OR 97756Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 12,300, give or take 949 civilian veterans in Deschutes County.
By ACS estimates, Deschutes County has the 7th largest veteran population among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Deschutes County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 30 percent the same rounded estimate as the Oregon share; the same rounded estimate as the national share. | 30 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 13 percent above the Oregon share; the same rounded estimate as the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Deschutes County number about 4,070, give or take 318; their 33 percent share is above Oregon's 29 percent.
Deschutes County has about 919, give or take 355 veterans under 35, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 8 percent in Oregon.
Deschutes County has about 813, give or take 243 women veterans, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Oregon.
| Measure | Deschutes County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $57,641 ± $6,523 | $50,959 ± $1,009 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $46,411 ± $1,383 | $41,615 ± $222 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 5.6% ± 1.7 points | 8.7% ± 0.5 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 32.1% ± 3.7 points | 34.6% ± 0.7 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 77.7% ± 6.5 points | 70.4% ± 1.3 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 3.4% ± 2.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.9% ± 2.0 points | 96.2% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 36.9% ± 4.0 points | 30.7% ± 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 slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 13,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 4,624 veterans in Deschutes County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,079 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 595 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 613 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 1,323 |
| 100 percent | 1,014 |
FY2019: 3,724 recipients. Change to FY2025: +900.
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 358 VA-backed home loans out of 6,684 home loans made in Deschutes County (5.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $542,000.
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 4,500, give or take 471) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 1,950, give or take 473).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $113.0 million in compensation and pension spending and about $79.7 million in medical care spending in Deschutes County for FY2025.
Roseburg VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard, Roseburg, OR 97471-6523
New-patient wait for primary care: 1 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 117 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Robert D. Maxwell Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2650 Northeast Courtney Drive, Bend, OR 97701-7639
New-patient wait for primary care: 34 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 11 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Central Oregon Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1645 NE Forbes Road, Suite 105, Bend, OR 97701
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Portland VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
100 SW Main Street, Floor 2, Portland, OR 97204
about 132 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Deschutes County is White City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in White City, OR, about 130 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Deschutes County is Eugene Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Eugene, OR, about 93 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Portland RO (station 348); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Roseburg National Cemetery Annex (opens in a new tab)
913 NW Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471
541-677-3152
About 117.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Yurok Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
28263 Bald Hills Rd Weitchpec, CA 95546
707-482-1350
About 228.4 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, Central Oregon CoC counted 91 veterans experiencing homelessness (35 sheltered, 56 unsheltered).
OR-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 62 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 Roseburg VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 541-440-1000. 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).
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)
Qualifying Oregon veterans rated at least 40 percent disabled may exempt some homestead assessed value.
Eligible Oregon children and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive tuition waivers toward qualifying bachelor or master degrees.
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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