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

Find an official route to veterans benefits help for Goliad County, Texas. Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) can help you find a service contact.

Offices for Goliad County

No local office is matched to Goliad County in this directory. Contact a state option below or an office in a nearby county to ask about help.

Bee County, TX

Bee County Veterans Service Office

County veterans services

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Beeville

County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.

210 E Corpus Christi St, Beeville, TX 78102

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1:00-5:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 am-noon.

Refugio County, TX

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Refugio

County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.

808 Commerce St, Room 100, Refugio, TX 78377

Usually Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm; part-time, call before visiting.

Victoria County, TX

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Victoria

County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.

2805 N Navarro St, Room 501, Victoria, TX 77901

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm; closed noon-1:00 pm, weekends, and holidays.

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Getting help in Goliad County

We have not confirmed a current local claims contact for Goliad County in this directory. Contact Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) below to ask which service officer can help. A missing listing does not mean no local office exists.

2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Goliad County

The ACS estimates about 488, give or take 146 civilian veterans in Goliad County.

Among Texas's 254 counties, Goliad County ranks 162nd by its estimated number of veterans.

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

above the Texas share; above the national share.

36 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher14 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 26 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Goliad County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Goliad County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Goliad County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Goliad County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureGoliad CountyTexasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$51,222 ± $7,930$58,337 ± $490$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$34,276 ± $3,210$39,496 ± $171$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.0% ± 5.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over36.5% ± 11.7 points31.1% ± 0.4 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6488.8% ± 27.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 26.9 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over93.7% ± 5.6 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over28.1% ± 17.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

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 Goliad County

VA reports 208 veterans in Goliad County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent47
30 to 40 percent27
50 to 60 percent22
70 to 90 percent56
100 percent56

FY2019: 131 recipients. Change to FY2025: +77.

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 Goliad County

In 2025, lenders reported 11 VA-backed home loans out of 96 home loans made in Goliad County (11.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $391,000.

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 272, give or take 105) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 86, give or take 53; 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 Goliad County

VA reported about $4.6 million in compensation and pension spending and about $2.6 million in medical care spending in Goliad County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Goliad County is Kerrville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Kerrville, TX, about 138 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Goliad County is San Antonio Northeast Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in San Antonio, TX, about 83 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 Sam Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209
210-820-3891

About 82.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

San Antonio National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
517 Paso Hondo Street San Antonio, TX 78202
210-820-3891

About 81.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi (opens in a new tab)
9974 IH 37 Access Rd Corpus Christi, TX 78410
361-248-4830

About 57.2 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 Goliad 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, 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 Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab), 210-617-5300. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Goliad 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 Goliad County

  • Goliad (city): about 1,651 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

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. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Goliad County

Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.

Daniel Barrera

Attorney · Refugio · TX · About 28 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57710

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Craig Carlson

Attorney · Killeen · TX · About 164 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60882

4.6 · 864 reviews · Firm rating

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Julie Glover

Attorney · Dallas · TX · About 286 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 20800

4.8 · 62 reviews · Firm rating

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William Herren

Attorney · Houston · TX · About 148 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 9806

4.4 · 65 reviews · Firm rating

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