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

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Offices for Walker County

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Huntsville

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

340 C State Highway 75 N, Huntsville, TX 77320

Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm; call to schedule. Time-limited July 2026 notices were not retained as standing hours.

For statewide phone and remote help, see the Texas directory.

Getting help in Walker County

Walker County Veterans Service Office: Call to schedule an appointment. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.

2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · Walker County VSO service information (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Walker County

The ACS estimates about 4,020, give or take 758 civilian veterans in Walker County.

By ACS estimates, Walker County has the 58th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureWalker CountyTexasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating18 percent

below the Texas share; below the national share.

36 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Walker County has about 802, give or take 255 veterans 75 and older; both the county and Texas round to a 20 percent share.

Veterans under 35 account for 15 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Walker County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Walker County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Walker County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureWalker CountyTexasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$48,793 ± $5,571$58,337 ± $490$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$27,301 ± $2,573$39,496 ± $171$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over10.2% ± 4.6 points7.0% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over25.6% ± 6.7 points31.1% ± 0.4 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6470.7% ± 13.3 points75.0% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 6410.2% ± 8.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.2% ± 2.1 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over34.7% ± 9.4 points34.4% ± 0.4 points31.8% ± 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 3,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 4,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Walker County

VA reports 1,280 veterans in Walker County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent264
30 to 40 percent134
50 to 60 percent147
70 to 90 percent395
100 percent340

FY2019: 864 recipients. Change to FY2025: +416.

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 Walker County

In 2025, lenders reported 93 VA-backed home loans out of 888 home loans made in Walker County (10.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $367,000.

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 post-9/11 only (about 1,540, give or take 533) and Vietnam era only (about 899, give or take 232).

For questions about post-9/11 exposure rules, read the PACT Act guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Walker County

VA reported about $37.8 million in compensation and pension spending and about $17.9 million in medical care spending in Walker County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Walker County is Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center (opens in a new tab) in Temple, TX, about 108 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Walker County is Houston West Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Houston, TX, about 67 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

Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038
281-447-8686

About 56.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770

About 131.1 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 Walker 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 Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 713-791-1414. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Walker County

  • Huntsville (city): about 47,864 residents
  • New Waverly (city): about 955 residents
  • Riverside (city): about 740 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 Walker County

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Tonyette Windfont

Claims agent · Conroe · TX · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 62280

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Ruben Franco

Attorney · Conroe · TX · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 55608

4.5 · 62 reviews · Firm rating

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Sherell Carter

Attorney · Conroe · TX · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54700

4.6 · 71 reviews · Firm rating

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Richard Shea

Attorney · Spring · TX · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54397

4.8 · 47 reviews · Firm rating

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Joshua Davis

Attorney · Bryan · TX · About 44 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60164

4.9 · 42 reviews · Firm rating

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