Find veterans benefits contacts serving Bell County, Texas. Compare the listed providers and contact an office directly.
Bell County has the 5th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties by ACS estimates, and veterans under 35 make up 18 percent, above Texas's 11 percent. Women make up 21 percent of local veterans, above Texas's 12 percent. For free claims help, contact the Bell County Veterans Service Office in Killeen at 254-933-5915, select option 1 and leave your name and phone number, or email bc.veteransservices@bellcounty.texas.gov. The TVC Northeast Claims District in Temple also provides claims help. An accredited VSO representative can help at no cost; confirm availability, location, hours and appointments before traveling. The Temple VA Clinic is 6 miles away and the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center is 8 miles away, measured in a straight line from the county center. For Texas benefit terms, check the linked state page.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.
301 Priest Dr, Rooms 111/113, Killeen, TX 76541Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Official TVC claims district office; confirm the correct district and appointment before travel.
1901 Veterans Memorial Dr., Bldg. 208, Rm. 119, Temple, TX 76504-7451Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Texas directory.
Bell County Veterans Service Office: Call 254-933-5915 and select option 1, leave your name and phone number, or email bc.veteransservices@bellcounty.texas.gov. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · Bell County VSO service information (opens in a new tab)
Call the Claim Raven 24-hour VSO prep line to get your records ready before your appointment. Claim Raven is not a VSO office. Your VSO's number is listed above.
Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 48,200, give or take 1,730 civilian veterans in Bell County.
By ACS estimates, Bell County has the 5th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.
| Measure | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 63 percent above the Texas share; above the national share. | 36 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 41 percent above the Texas share; above the national share. | 19 percent | 13 percent |
Bell County has about 4,750, give or take 327 veterans 75 and older, making up 10 percent of its veterans compared with 20 percent in Texas.
Veterans under 35 in Bell County number about 8,620, give or take 916; their 18 percent share is above Texas's 11 percent.
Women veterans in Bell County number about 10,300, give or take 911; their 21 percent share is above Texas's 12 percent.
| Measure | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $58,524 ± $1,961 | $58,337 ± $490 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $32,733 ± $922 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 6.6% ± 1.3 points | 7.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 32.2% ± 2.1 points | 31.1% ± 0.4 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 66.6% ± 2.2 points | 75.0% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 6.1% ± 1.4 points | 4.7% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 97.6% ± 0.6 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 32.3% ± 2.1 points | 34.4% ± 0.4 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 63,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 65,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 39,929 veterans in Bell County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 3,466 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 2,611 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 3,424 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 12,216 |
| 100 percent | 18,212 |
FY2019: 29,335 recipients. Change to FY2025: +10,594.
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 4,364 VA-backed home loans out of 9,385 home loans made in Bell County (46.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $328,000.
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 post-9/11 only (about 16,600, give or take 1,260) and post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 10,900, give or take 970).
For questions about post-9/11 exposure rules, read the PACT Act guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $1.4 billion in compensation and pension spending and about $567.6 million in medical care spending in Bell County for FY2025.
Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center (opens in a new tab)
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504-7451
New-patient wait for mental health: 16 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 35 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 8 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Temple VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
4501 South General Bruce Drive, Suite 75, Temple, TX 76502-1466
New-patient wait for primary care: 52 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 6 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Killeen Heights Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
302 Millers Crossing, Suite 4, Harker Heights, TX 76548
about 11 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Waco VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
701 Clay Avenue, One Veterans Plaza, Waco, TX 76799
about 41 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Bell County is Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Waco, TX, about 38 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Bell County is Austin Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Austin, TX, about 57 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Waco RO (station 349) and Houston RO (station 362); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211
214-467-3374
About 120.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770
About 16.4 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.
VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).
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, Texas Balance of State (BoS) CoC counted 568 veterans experiencing homelessness (229 sheltered, 339 unsheltered).
TX-607 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 324 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 Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center (opens in a new tab), 800-423-2111. 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 1 veterans treatment court in Bell 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)
Qualifying Texas veterans rated 100 percent or paid at that rate through individual unemployability receive a full residence homestead property tax exemption.
Texas offers eligible spouses and dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption.
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.
Are you Craig Carlson? Update your details and see your referral activity.
Claim this profile, freeAre you Richard Rousseau? Update your details and see your referral activity.
Claim this profile, freeClaims agent · Harker Heights · TX · In your county
Are you Lucelda Armenta? Update your details and see your referral activity.
Claim this profile, free
Are you John Haydon? Update your details and see your referral activity.
Claim this profile, freeAre you Vicki Carlson? Update your details and see your referral activity.
Claim this profile, freeVA-accredited attorneys in Texas
Claim Raven is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We do not recommend or endorse any attorney or claims agent. Listings come from VA's public accreditation records. Paid placements are advertising. Check an attorney's accreditation on VA's accreditation search (opens in a new tab) before you hire them.
Directories cover all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Choose another state.