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In Tarrant County, you can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative through the Tarrant County Veterans Service Office in Fort Worth; it is appointment only Monday-Thursday and accepts walk-ins Friday, so confirm availability before traveling. Tarrant County Military Services - NAS JRB is a referral contact, not the listed claims office; it is appointment only and for active-duty personnel. You can also request free claims assistance through Texas Veterans Commission statewide appointments, VFW online intake, or AMVETS remote help, which does not require membership. The county has the 3rd largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties. Vietnam era only is the largest service era, with about 24,200 veterans, give or take 1,040; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. The Fort Worth VA Clinic is 7 miles away, measured in a straight line from the center of the county.
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1200 Circle Dr, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76119Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-3:00 pm by appointment; Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm walk-ins; closed noon-1:00 pm daily.
County veterans services
Military services for active-duty personnel at NAS JRB. Email the office to arrange an appointment and confirm base access.
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-3:00 pm by appointment; closed noon-1:00 pm.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Texas directory.
Tarrant County Veterans Service Office: Monday-Thursday are appointment only; Friday accepts walk-ins. Tarrant County Military Services - NAS JRB: Appointment only. Active-duty only. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · Tarrant County VSO service information (opens in a new tab)
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 99,600, give or take 2,420 civilian veterans in Tarrant County.
By ACS estimates, Tarrant County has the 3rd largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.
| Measure | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 32 percent below the Texas share; above the national share. | 36 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 15 percent below the Texas share; above the national share. | 19 percent | 13 percent |
Tarrant County has about 19,700, give or take 746 veterans 75 and older; both the county and Texas round to a 20 percent share.
Veterans under 35 in Tarrant County number about 12,300, give or take 1,070; their 12 percent share is above Texas's 11 percent.
Tarrant County has about 12,400, give or take 1,000 women veterans; both the county and Texas round to a 12 percent share.
| Measure | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $64,297 ± $1,805 | $58,337 ± $490 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $42,324 ± $470 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 6.6% ± 0.7 points | 7.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 27.2% ± 1.2 points | 31.1% ± 0.4 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 81.5% ± 1.5 points | 75.0% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 3.2% ± 0.9 points | 4.7% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.3% ± 0.7 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 37.2% ± 1.6 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: about 102,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 109,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 42,439 veterans in Tarrant County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 7,085 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 4,212 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 4,966 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 12,915 |
| 100 percent | 13,261 |
FY2019: 30,066 recipients. Change to FY2025: +12,373.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 3,187 VA-backed home loans out of 34,429 home loans made in Tarrant County (9.3% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $408,000.
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).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 24,200, give or take 1,040) and post-9/11 only (about 24,200, give or take 1,620).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $1.2 billion in compensation and pension spending and about $580.3 million in medical care spending in Tarrant County for FY2025.
Dallas VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216-7167
New-patient wait for mental health: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 30 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Fort Worth VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2201 Southeast Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76119-5863
New-patient wait for primary care: 65 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 35 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Fort Worth Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
6620 Hawks Creek Avenue, Westworth Village, TX 76114
about 8 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Waco VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
701 Clay Avenue, One Veterans Plaza, Waco, TX 76799
about 85 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Tarrant County is Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center (opens in a new tab) in Bonham, TX, about 86 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Tarrant County is Arlington Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Pantego, TX, about 9 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.
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211
214-467-3374
About 20.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770
About 123.6 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.
VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).
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.
On one night in January 2024, Fort Worth/Arlington/Tarrant County CoC counted 124 veterans experiencing homelessness (87 sheltered, 37 unsheltered).
TX-601 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 168 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 Dallas VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 214-742-8387. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Tarrant County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
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.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
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.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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