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Douglas County, OR Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Douglas County, Oregon.

If you need help with a VA claim, the Douglas County VSO in Roseburg offers claims assistance, and an accredited VSO representative can help at no cost. Contact the office first to confirm the current service officer, appointment and location. For general questions or help finding the current county or tribal veterans service office, contact ODVA veterans services information; this is a referral contact, not the listed claims office. Douglas County has about 11,900 veterans, give or take 732, and the 8th largest veteran population among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents. The largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, about 4,680, give or take 429; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. The Roseburg VA Medical Center is 11 miles away, measured in a straight line from the county center. The linked state page gives full benefit terms.

Offices for Douglas County

Douglas County VSO

Oregon county or tribal veterans services

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Roseburg

ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.

Area served: Douglas County.

Douglas County Courthouse 1036 SE Douglas Avenue, Rm 7/8 Roseburg, OR 97470

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

For statewide phone and remote help, see the Oregon directory.

Getting help in Douglas County

ODVA lists county and tribal veteran service offices. Contact the listed provider to confirm the current service officer, appointment and location.

Official county or service directory (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Douglas County

The ACS estimates about 11,900, give or take 732 civilian veterans in Douglas County.

By ACS estimates, Douglas County has the 8th largest veteran population among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureDouglas CountyOregonUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating37 percent

above the Oregon share; above the national share.

30 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher20 percent

above the Oregon share; above the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Douglas County number about 3,600, give or take 270; their 30 percent share is above Oregon's 29 percent.

Douglas County has about 712, give or take 269 veterans under 35, making up 6 percent of its veterans compared with 8 percent in Oregon.

Douglas County has about 987, give or take 207 women veterans, making up 8 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Oregon.

Income, work and education in Douglas County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureDouglas CountyOregonUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$38,457 ± $4,431$50,959 ± $1,009$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$31,852 ± $1,146$41,615 ± $222$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over13.5% ± 3.0 points8.7% ± 0.5 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over44.5% ± 3.7 points34.6% ± 0.7 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6451.1% ± 6.4 points70.4% ± 1.3 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 647.5% ± 4.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over94.6% ± 1.9 points96.2% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over21.3% ± 2.8 points30.7% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 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 9,000 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 disability compensation in Douglas County

VA reports 4,976 veterans in Douglas County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent797
30 to 40 percent465
50 to 60 percent572
70 to 90 percent1,620
100 percent1,522

FY2019: 3,998 recipients. Change to FY2025: +978.

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 Douglas County

In 2025, lenders reported 358 VA-backed home loans out of 2,137 home loans made in Douglas County (16.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $361,000.

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 4,680, give or take 429) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 1,870, give or take 375).

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

VA money in Douglas County

VA reported about $153.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $194.9 million in medical care spending in Douglas County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Douglas County is White City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in White City, OR, about 61 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Douglas County is Grants Pass Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Grants Pass, OR, about 58 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Portland RO (station 348); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Roseburg National Cemetery Annex (opens in a new tab)
913 NW Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471
541-677-3152

About 11.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Yurok Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
28263 Bald Hills Rd Weitchpec, CA 95546
707-482-1350

About 147.7 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.

Cleanup and former military sites in Douglas County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

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, Oregon Balance of State CoC counted 389 veterans experiencing homelessness (88 sheltered, 301 unsheltered).

OR-505 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 458 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.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Douglas 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 Douglas County

  • Roseburg (city): about 23,778 residents
  • Sutherlin (city): about 8,599 residents
  • Green (unincorporated community): about 7,541 residents
  • Winston (city): about 5,690 residents
  • Roseburg North (unincorporated community): about 4,601 residents
More places (18)
  • Reedsport (city): about 4,317 residents
  • Tri-City (unincorporated community): about 4,234 residents
  • Myrtle Creek (city): about 3,500 residents
  • Canyonville (city): about 1,920 residents
  • Glide (unincorporated community): about 1,823 residents
  • Drain (city): about 1,078 residents
  • Oakland (city): about 1,048 residents
  • Glendale (city): about 981 residents
  • Yoncalla (city): about 971 residents
  • Melrose (unincorporated community): about 964 residents
  • Lookingglass (unincorporated community): about 963 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Riddle (city): about 955 residents
  • Dillard (unincorporated community): about 500 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Days Creek (unincorporated community): about 270 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Fair Oaks (unincorporated community): about 233 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Gardiner (unincorporated community): about 199 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Winchester Bay (unincorporated community): about 191 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Elkton (city): about 150 residents

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)

Oregon benefits

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.

See every Oregon 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

Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.

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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. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Douglas County

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Julie Gentili

Attorney · Eugene · OR · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 55216

4.8 · 83 reviews · Firm rating

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Jacques DePlois

Attorney · Coos Bay · OR · About 48 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10342

4.1 · 9 reviews · Firm rating

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Spencer Bailey

Attorney · Coos Bay · OR · About 48 miles away

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52386

4.1 · 9 reviews · Firm rating

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Marshall Wilde

Attorney · Eugene · OR · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57926

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Randy Rosenblatt

Attorney · Lake Oswego · OR · About 138 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59945

4.6 · 63 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Oregon

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