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

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

Offices for Irion County

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Getting help in Irion County

We have not confirmed a current local claims contact for Irion 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.

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Veterans in Irion County

The ACS estimates about 69, give or take 41; a small survey sample; treat as rough civilian veterans in Irion County.

Irion County's veteran count is missing or too uncertain for a population rank.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureIrion CountyTexasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating38 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher28 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 22 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Irion County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 7 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Irion County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 7 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Irion County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Irion County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureIrion CountyTexasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$54,550 ± $2,991$58,337 ± $490$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$43,457 ± $7,713$39,496 ± $171$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over0.0% ± 30.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over18.8% ± 39.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64100.0% ± 0.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64Sample too small to reportNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over92.8% ± 9.2 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over30.4% ± 16.7 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 Irion County

VA reports 20 veterans in Irion County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percentNot published
30 to 40 percentNot published
50 to 60 percentNot published
70 to 90 percentNot published
100 percentNot published

FY2019: 22 recipients. Change to FY2025: -2.

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 Irion County

In 2025, lenders reported 0 VA-backed home loans out of 13 home loans made in Irion County (0.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

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 between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 25, give or take 35; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and Vietnam era only (about 23, give or take 18; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

VA money in Irion County

VA reported about $841,000 in compensation and pension spending and about $455,000 in medical care spending in Irion County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Irion County is Kerrville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Kerrville, TX, about 142 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Irion County is Abilene Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Abilene, TX, about 107 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 197.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene (opens in a new tab)
7457 W Lake Rd Abilene, TX 79601
325-673-4446

About 113.6 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 Irion County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Irion 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.

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Cities and towns in Irion County

  • Mertzon (city): about 764 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.

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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.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Irion County

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Douglas Miller

Claims agent · San Angelo · TX · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42537

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Craig Carlson

Attorney · Killeen · TX · About 208 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 266 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 347 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 9806

4.4 · 65 reviews · Firm rating

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Jennifer Mariucci

Attorney · Dallas · TX · About 266 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50435

4.9 · 708 reviews · Firm rating

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