An open letter to all veterans who served in Afghanistan (Dec. 17, 2021)
Members of the Clackamas County Veterans Advisory Council would like to thank any veteran who served in Afghanistan from the bottom of our hearts for your sacrifice to our country and dedication to preserve the freedoms that we cherish so deeply here at home.
You Are Not Forgotten
We help military veterans and their families get the benefits they've earned.
We are here to help. Our Veterans Service Officers are well-trained and know how to get you the benefits you deserve.
Call us with questions about VA claims or other veterans' benefits at 503-650-5631. We will return your call as quickly as possible.
If we are unable to leave you a voicemail or speak with you after 3 tries during a 2-week period, we will help other veterans. If this happens, please call us again. You can also contact us by email at veterans@clackamas.us.
If you have questions about employment assistance and job training, please visit Children, Family and Community Connections.
Make an Appointment
Make your appointment by calling 503-650-5631, or emailing veterans@clackamas.us.
Before coming to your appointment, here's what you need to know:
Vietnam Veterans Related Disability Benefits
Are you a Vietnam Veteran who has experienced any of the following conditions? You may be entitled to benefits through the VA. Call Clackamas County Veteran Services for more information at 503-650-5631.
Are you a US Navy “blue water” Vietnam Veteran?
On Jan. 29, 2019, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of a veteran who served onboard the USS Intrepid and now suffers from Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer. This decision overturns the previous decision Haas v. Peake; potentially opening the door to previous denied or new claims for Navy Veterans who served aboard ships in the coastal waters of Vietnam.For more information call Clackamas County Veteran Service Office at 503-650-5761.
Gulf War Veterans
Did you serve in the Southwest Asia Theater of military operations? If you did, you may suffer from illnesses or other conditions and can receive compensation and or medical benefits from the VA. For more information click on this link. Call Clackamas County Veteran Services for more information at 503-650-5631.
Other Resources
Veterans Advisory Council (VAC)
The Clackamas County Veterans Advisory Council advises the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Health, Housing and Human Services on all matters relating to the provision of services to veterans, their families and dependents, ensuring that the needs of veterans, their families and dependents are recognized and addressed in a timely manner. Veterans Advisory Council also makes recommendations regarding current issues affecting veterans, their families and dependents.