Veteran Benefits Assistance

The department provides services to veterans and their dependents who live in Kern County. Services include specialized information and rerferral, veterans benefits assistance, and individual advocacy. There are no geographic restrictions.

The department advocates on behalf of veterans to ensure that they receive the benefits to which they are entitled. It also provides special outreach to seniors and veterans who have disabilities. Services include individual advocacy and information and referral to assist veterans and their dependents and survivors obtain all benefits outlined in federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies; for example, medical care, and compensation for service-related disabilities. This agency supports the Fully Developed Claims Program (FDC).