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Walla Walla County, WA Veterans Service Office (VSO)

Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Walla Walla County, Washington.

Offices for Walla Walla County

Walla Walla County Veterans Services

WDVA-listed claims assistance provider

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Walla Walla

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Area served: Walla Walla County.

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Getting help in Walla Walla County

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Veterans in Walla Walla County

The ACS estimates about 3,830, give or take 371 civilian veterans in Walla Walla County.

Among Washington's 39 counties and equivalents, Walla Walla County ranks 22nd by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureWalla Walla CountyWashingtonUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating29 percent

below the Washington share; below the national share.

30 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher13 percent

above the Washington share; the same rounded estimate as the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Walla Walla County number about 1,270, give or take 188; their 33 percent share is above Washington's 24 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Walla Walla County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Walla Walla County has about 234, give or take 97 women veterans, making up 6 percent of its veterans compared with 12 percent in Washington.

Income, work and education in Walla Walla County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureWalla Walla CountyWashingtonUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$49,839 ± $6,601$60,846 ± $594$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$36,569 ± $1,444$48,932 ± $235$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.6% ± 3.8 points6.5% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over26.7% ± 5.5 points30.0% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6467.6% ± 7.0 points74.8% ± 0.7 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 643.5% ± 5.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over95.6% ± 2.7 points96.6% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over28.2% ± 4.2 points33.7% ± 0.5 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 Walla Walla County

VA reports 1,344 veterans in Walla Walla County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent332
30 to 40 percent143
50 to 60 percent163
70 to 90 percent389
100 percent317

FY2019: 1,038 recipients. Change to FY2025: +306.

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 Walla Walla County

In 2025, lenders reported 107 VA-backed home loans out of 1,178 home loans made in Walla Walla County (9.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $414,000.

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 1,300, give or take 222) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 593, give or take 172).

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

VA money in Walla Walla County

VA reported about $34.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $45.6 million in medical care spending in Walla Walla County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Walla Walla County is Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Spokane, WA, about 111 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Walla Walla County is Yakima Valley Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Yakima, WA, about 101 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Seattle RO (station 346); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Tahoma National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
18600 SE 240th Street Kent, WA 98042
425-413-9614

About 187.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Washington State Veterans Cemetery - Medical Lake (opens in a new tab)
21702 W Espanola Rd Medical Lake, WA 99022
509-299-6280

About 98.9 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.

State Veterans Homes in Walla Walla County

  • Walla Walla Veteran Home, Walla Walla

VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).

Cleanup and former military sites in Walla Walla County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (1)

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, Washington Balance of State CoC counted 357 veterans experiencing homelessness (220 sheltered, 137 unsheltered).

WA-501 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 433 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 Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 509-525-5200. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla County

  • Walla Walla (city): about 33,925 residents
  • College Place (city): about 9,854 residents
  • Burbank (unincorporated community): about 3,589 residents
  • Walla Walla East (unincorporated community): about 2,099 residents
  • Garrett (unincorporated community): about 1,697 residents
More places (5)
  • Waitsburg (city): about 1,083 residents
  • Touchet (unincorporated community): about 558 residents
  • Prescott (city): about 389 residents
  • Wallula (unincorporated community): about 145 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Dixie (unincorporated community): about 133 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)

Washington benefits

Qualifying Washington veterans rated at least 80 percent or compensated at 100 percent can receive income-based property tax relief on their primary residence.

Eligible dependents of qualifying Washington veterans rated 100 percent disabled receive undergraduate tuition and fee waivers for up to 200 quarter credits.

See every Washington 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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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 Walla Walla County

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Michael Thorson

Claims agent · Richland · WA · About 50 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61418

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David Oliver

Attorney · Tacoma · WA · About 183 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 24540

4.7 · 220 reviews · Firm rating

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Chelsea Hicks

Attorney · Seattle · WA · About 179 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50532

3.8 · 135 reviews · Firm rating

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Thomas Farrell

Attorney · Spokane · WA · About 107 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 12053

4.8 · 16 reviews · Firm rating

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Robert Taylor

Attorney · Ellensburg · WA · About 120 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57482

5.0 · 6 reviews · Firm rating

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