Veterans Service

We are here to assist and advocate for military veterans and their families. We can help you get your benefits, including:

• compensation
• pension
• healthcare
• education
• home loan
• career training
• homeless assistance

We are located in the Clackamas County Public Services Building, on the 2nd (second) floor.

2051 Kaen Road, Suite 281
Oregon City, OR 97045 map
503-650-5631
veterans@clackamas.us

Hours
Monday – Thursday
7 a.m. to noon
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Please bring the following documents to your appointment.  If you are missing documents needed to process your claim, we will help you get them.

• Proof of Military Service, preferably original DD214 or discharge document. 
  We can make a certified copy if you show us the original. If you do not have the discharge document, please attempt to know the dates of active duty service or the veteran's service number.
• Doctor's name, address, and telephone number. 
  We will obtain the necessary medical information about current disabilities and/or limitations. If you have private medical records, please bring these to your appointment.
• Marriage Certificate for current marriage. 
  If veteran or current spouse or widow had previous marriages, a complete marital history for all parties, to include when a marriage began and when it ended and the name of the former spouse(s).

Pension Claims

• A current bank statement.
  A bank statement showing all sources of family income including Social Security, retirement pensions, IRA, interest or dividend income, etc.
• Financial information.
  Value all assets, including stocks, bonds, annuities, IRAs, CDs, rental property income, etc. 
• A summary of related expenses.
  All out of pocket, unreimbursed medical expenses paid each month by the veteran and/or spouse or widow. This can include expenses for medical insurance premiums, prescriptions, medical co-pays and cost of care in home or in a facility, etc. ou may bring a listing of these expenses for the year previous to the date of your appointment. In some cases, VA may be able to establish eligibility a year earlier than the date of claim.

Widow's Claims

• Death Certificate 
  For the veteran or the date and place of death.

Veterans are people who have served one day of active duty in the military.

The best way to figure out whether you're eligible for veterans' benefits is to speak to a veterans service officer.  Veterans service officers can explain eligibility requirements for various state and federal benefits.  If you decide to apply they can help you though the entire claims process.

Visit the National Archives and Records Administration website to request your records online, or come into the Clackamas County Veterans Service Office to fill out Standard Form-180.

The VA Muskogee Regional Office manages claims for educational benefits. They can be reached at 1-800-442-4551.

Yes, there are two Oregon Veterans' Homes, located in The Dalles and Lebanon. These homes are run by the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs.

The Clackamas County Veterans Service Office doesn't provide emergency financial assistance. Emergency financial assistance is sometimes available from the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs OVEFAP program. If you have questions about this, please call our office at 503-650-5631.