Brewster County Veterans Services
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Brewster County, TX Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
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Offices for Brewster County
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Getting help in Brewster County
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Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Brewster County
The ACS estimates about 688, give or take 175 civilian veterans in Brewster County.
Among Texas's 254 counties, Brewster County ranks 146th by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Brewster County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 32 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 7 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Veterans 75 and older account for 23 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Brewster County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Veterans under 35 account for 12 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Brewster County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Brewster County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Brewster County
| Measure | Brewster County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $51,065 ± $41,092; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $39,563 ± $4,386 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 8.1% ± 7.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 22.6% ± 13.7 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 81.1% ± 21.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 0.0% ± 15.2 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 94.9% ± 7.2 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 47.4% ± 15.9 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. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Brewster County
VA reports 238 veterans in Brewster County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 49 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 24 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 31 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 78 |
| 100 percent | 56 |
FY2019: 182 recipients. Change to FY2025: +56.
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 Brewster County
In 2025, lenders reported 16 VA-backed home loans out of 94 home loans made in Brewster County (17.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $270,000.
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).
When they served
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 272, give or take 115) and post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 165, give or take 102; 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 Brewster County
VA reported about $6.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $3.9 million in medical care spending in Brewster County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
George H. O'Brien, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
300 Veterans Boulevard, Big Spring, TX 79720-5566
New-patient wait for mental health: 5 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 9 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 198 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
8050 East Highway 191, Odessa, TX 79765-8615
New-patient wait for primary care: 18 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 157 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
Midland Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
4001 W. Illinois, Midland, TX 79703
about 165 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA regional benefit office
Waco VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
701 Clay Avenue, One Veterans Plaza, Waco, TX 76799
about 383 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Brewster County is Kerrville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Kerrville, TX, about 248 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Brewster County is El Paso Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in El Paso, TX, about 231 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
Fort Bliss National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5200 Fred Wilson Avenue El Paso, TX 79906
915-564-0201
About 234.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery
West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock (opens in a new tab)
4614 E 50th St Lubbock, TX 79403
806-392-9927
About 272.6 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 Brewster County
No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Brewster 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, 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 George H. O'Brien, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 432-263-7361. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Cities and towns in Brewster County
- Alpine (city): about 6,014 residents
- Marathon (unincorporated community): about 283 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
- Terlingua (unincorporated community): about 178 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
- Study Butte (unincorporated community): about 114 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
- VA disability calculator
- Back pay calculator
- Texas veteran benefits
- Claims guide
- Presumptive conditions
- Condition guides
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.
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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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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Sources and method
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
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