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Emery County, UT Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Central Utah regional VSO contact

Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Utah

Richard Earl is listed for the Central Utah region. Ask for a claims appointment and confirm whether it is in person or virtual.

Area served: Juab County, Utah County, Wasatch County, Duchesne County, Daggett County, Uintah County, Millard County, Sanpete County, Carbon County, Emery County, Grand County.

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

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Getting help in Emery County

Utah assigns this county to a regional VSO team. The regional contact can arrange an in-person or virtual claims appointment; the list of outreach cities is not a standing office schedule.

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Veterans in Emery County

The ACS estimates about 358, give or take 97 civilian veterans in Emery County.

Among Utah's 29 counties and equivalents, Emery County ranks 23rd by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureEmery CountyUtahUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating20 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Emery County number about 108, give or take 53; their 30 percent share is above Utah's 27 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 1 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Emery County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Emery County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Emery County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureEmery CountyUtahUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$49,120 ± $11,126$60,253 ± $1,342$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$34,665 ± $3,640$42,235 ± $260$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over4.5% ± 7.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over55.5% ± 11.8 points29.6% ± 1.0 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6450.6% ± 33.9 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 over92.2% ± 9.3 points97.2% ± 0.4 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over7.0% ± 6.1 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 Emery County

VA reports 129 veterans in Emery County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent34
30 to 40 percent17
50 to 60 percent16
70 to 90 percent32
100 percent30

FY2019: 72 recipients. Change to FY2025: +57.

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 Emery County

In 2025, lenders reported 12 VA-backed home loans out of 216 home loans made in Emery County (5.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $287,000.

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 228, give or take 84) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 57, give or take 35; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Emery County

VA reported about $3.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $3.1 million in medical care spending in Emery County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Emery County is George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Salt Lake City, UT, about 134 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside Utah, in Grand Junction, CO, Grand Junction Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Emery County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 115 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Salt Lake City RO (station 341); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Southern Utah National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2181 W 1600 South Cedar City, UT 84720
435-267-2710

About 159.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park (opens in a new tab)
17111 S Camp Williams Rd Bluffdale, UT 84065
801-254-9036

About 118.1 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 Emery 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, Utah Balance of State CoC counted 27 veterans experiencing homelessness (18 sheltered, 9 unsheltered).

UT-503 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 45 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 Grand Junction VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 970-242-0731. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Emery 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 Emery County

  • Huntington (city): about 1,965 residents
  • Castle Dale (city): about 1,546 residents
  • Ferron (city): about 1,517 residents
  • Orangeville (city): about 1,445 residents
  • Green River (city): about 720 residents
More places (4)
  • Emery (town): about 491 residents
  • Cleveland (town): about 378 residents
  • Elmo (town): about 360 residents
  • Clawson (town): about 197 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)

Utah benefits

Veterans with at least 10 percent military-service disability may qualify for Utah’s property tax abatement.

Utah veterans with at least 10 percent military service disability can apply the property tax abatement toward motor vehicles.

See every Utah 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 Emery County

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

Joel Ban

Attorney · Salt Lake City · UT

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10007

4.9 · 54 reviews · Firm rating

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Aaron Drake

Attorney · Salt Lake City · UT · About 131 miles away

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42994

5.0 · 14 reviews · Firm rating

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Derek Wentz

Attorney · Lehi · UT · About 92 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50665

4.9 · 317 reviews · Firm rating

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Bruce Lybbert

Claims agent · Bountiful · UT · About 161 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 21307

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Thomas Day

Claims agent · Centerville · UT · About 161 miles away

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 17352

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