CVSO services and support

  • Assistance filing a PACT Act Disability Claim for exposure to toxic substances. To submit an Intent to File with the VA call (800) 827-1000. For more information, view the VA webpage and video.
  • Assistance applying for VA disability compensation or VA pension
  • Assistance applying for increase of VA disability compensation 
  • Assistance applying for VA Aid & Attendance 
  • VA Health care enrollment
  • DMV Veteran License Verification
  • Assistance requesting military service records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
  • Discharge upgrade information and referral to a Swords to Plowshares Legal Clinic
  • Assistance applying for VA Life Insurance
  • Assistance applying for VA Burial Benefits
  • Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for survivors
  • Assistance applying for VA Survivors' Pension
  • Proceeds of government life insurance

The College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus.

Please email the required documents to SFCVSO@sfgov.org or you may walk in at 2 Gough Street to speak with a representative.

To obtain an IRS Verification of Non-filing letter

or 

Franchise Tax Board Individual Status Letter

City resources

State resources

Federal resources

Other resources

  • Make the Connection is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives.
  • The Headstrong Project connects Veterans with stigma-free, evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment.
  • Give an Hour provides access to safe, effective, and evidence-based mental health services for service members, veterans, and loved ones affected by time in service. 

Need help applying for benefits? Schedule an appointment.

Schedule a Virtual or In-Person appointment for the service types below: 

  • Initial Benefits Review
  • File for Disability Compensation
  • File for VA Pension
  • File for Survivor’s Benefits
  • College Fee Waiver
  • Veteran Designation on ID
  • Status Update on a Claim

Note: Fridays are available on a walk-in basis only.

Please provide your name, contact information, date, purpose of your visit, and requested accommodation. Contact us 72 hours before your visit to help ensure the availability of the accommodation.

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