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Brazos County, TX Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Offices for Brazos County

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Getting help in Brazos County

Brazos County Veterans Service Office: Online booking is available. Email the requested signed forms and DD214 at least three days before the appointment; Monday and Friday mornings accept walk-ins, Tuesday-Thursday are appointment only. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.

2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · Brazos County VSO service information (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Brazos County

The ACS estimates about 8,180, give or take 629 civilian veterans in Brazos County.

By ACS estimates, Brazos County has the 34th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureBrazos CountyTexasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating31 percent

below the Texas share; above the national share.

36 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher14 percent

below the Texas share; above the national share.

19 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Brazos County number about 1,760, give or take 215; their 22 percent share is above Texas's 20 percent.

Veterans under 35 in Brazos County number about 1,500, give or take 391; their 18 percent share is above Texas's 11 percent.

Brazos County has about 976, give or take 284 women veterans; both the county and Texas round to a 12 percent share.

Income, work and education in Brazos County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureBrazos CountyTexasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$54,986 ± $4,669$58,337 ± $490$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$30,356 ± $929$39,496 ± $171$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.4% ± 3.0 points7.0% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over27.4% ± 3.9 points31.1% ± 0.4 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6471.7% ± 5.6 points75.0% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 645.6% ± 4.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over93.9% ± 2.4 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over45.3% ± 4.2 points34.4% ± 0.4 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 8,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 9,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Brazos County

VA reports 3,706 veterans in Brazos County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent616
30 to 40 percent365
50 to 60 percent430
70 to 90 percent1,183
100 percent1,112

FY2019: 2,713 recipients. Change to FY2025: +993.

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 Brazos County

In 2025, lenders reported 324 VA-backed home loans out of 3,776 home loans made in Brazos County (8.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $376,000.

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 post-9/11 only (about 2,410, give or take 405) and Vietnam era only (about 2,160, give or take 288).

For questions about post-9/11 exposure rules, read the PACT Act guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Brazos County

VA reported about $108.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $44.2 million in medical care spending in Brazos County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Brazos County is Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Waco, TX, about 78 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Brazos County is Houston West Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Houston, TX, about 79 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.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038
281-447-8686

About 71.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770

About 90 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 Brazos 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, Bryan/College Station/Brazos Valley CoC counted 2 veterans experiencing homelessness (1 sheltered, 1 unsheltered).

TX-701 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 9 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.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Brazos 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 Brazos County

  • College Station (city): about 124,570 residents
  • Bryan (city): about 87,939 residents
  • Lake Bryan (unincorporated community): about 2,165 residents
  • Kurten (town): about 555 residents
  • Wixon Valley (city): about 200 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)

Texas benefits

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.

See every Texas 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

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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 Brazos County

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Joshua Davis

Attorney · Bryan · TX · In your county

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60164

4.9 · 42 reviews · Firm rating

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Michael Piri

Attorney · Bryan · TX · In your county

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58271

4.9 · 139 reviews · Firm rating

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Erika Lowe

Attorney · College Station · TX · In your county

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VA accreditation number 50601

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Cynthia Masters

Attorney · Hempstead · TX · About 48 miles away

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 31378

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Craig Carlson

Attorney · Killeen · TX · About 75 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60882

4.6 · 864 reviews · Firm rating

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