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

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

Offices for Kenedy County

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

Willacy County, TX

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Raymondville

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

190 N 3rd St, Room 157, Raymondville, TX 78580

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Kleberg County, TX

Brooks County, TX

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Getting help in Kenedy County

We have not confirmed a current local claims contact for Kenedy 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 Kenedy County

The ACS estimates about 5, give or take 9; a small survey sample; treat as rough civilian veterans in Kenedy County.

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

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureKenedy CountyTexasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating100 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher80 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Kenedy County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Kenedy County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Kenedy County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Kenedy County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureKenedy CountyTexasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with incomeNot publishedNot comparedNot compared
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$16,875 ± $15,213; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and overSample too small to reportNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and overSample too small to reportNot 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 overSample too small to reportNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over20.0% ± 17.4 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 about the same number of veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA home loans in Kenedy County

In 2025, lenders reported 0 VA-backed home loans out of 1 home loans made in Kenedy 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 Gulf War (1990s) only (about 4, give or take 8; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and Vietnam era only (about 1, give or take 2; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

VA money in Kenedy County

VA reported about $145,000 in compensation and pension spending and about $57,500 in medical care spending in Kenedy County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Kenedy County is Kerrville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Kerrville, TX, about 235 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Kenedy County is McAllen Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in McAllen, TX, about 62 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 185.9 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 182.8 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 65.7 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 Kenedy County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (8)

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 Kenedy 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 Kenedy County

  • Sarita (unincorporated community): about 92 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

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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Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

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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 Kenedy County

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

George Pitchford

Attorney · McAllen · TX · About 50 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60947

4.1 · 44 reviews · Firm rating

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Timothy Davis

Attorney · McAllen · TX · About 50 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60576

5.0 · 65 reviews · Firm rating

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Ernest Aliseda

Attorney · McAllen · TX · About 50 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58590

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Craig Carlson

Attorney · Killeen · TX · About 287 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60882

4.6 · 864 reviews · Firm rating

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