California

Apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits

Provides a step-by-step summary of the California UI claim process.

California AMVETS Posts

AMVETS Posts located in California. AMVETS is a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) that provides a variety of services to Veterans, including help with filing VA claims for disability compensation.

California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO)

Advocates on behalf of California Veterans, promoting legislation and policy supportive of Veterans' rights and issues. Also, provides services to Veterans and their families. Contact your nearest Veterans service office.

California Chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Inc.

Work to maximize the quality of life for people with spinal cord injury and disease. Advocate for health care, research, education, Veterans' benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs and disability rights.

California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA)

Assists California Veterans and their families in obtaining benefits, low-cost loans and medical care.

California State Disability Insurance

Provides affordable, short-term benefits to eligible workers who suffer a loss of wages when they are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, or a medically disabling condition from pregnancy or childbirth.

California Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA)

The TAA serves as a statewide point of contact and coordinator, providing technical support to managers, supervisors, National Guard members and their family members regarding the benefits and entitlements available through the VA.

California Veterans Benefits Overview

Provides information on various benefits administered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs.

Disability Determination Service Offices in California

Contact information for Disability Determination Service offices in California. These offices help determine if California residents are eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of California

Veterans service organization (VSO) that provides a variety of services to veterans, including help with filing VA claims for disability compensation, appealing claims decisions and securing transportation to VA medical appointments.

Social Security Administration (SSA) San Francisco Region Office

Advises SSA customers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Marianas Islands on how they may contact their local office to obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

State of California Military Benefits Fact Sheet

Provides information on military and Veteran benefits provided by the state of California, including tax exemptions, education benefits, employment benefits, health and insurance benefits and other benefits.

VA Los Angeles Regional Office

Provides contact information for the Los Angeles Regional Office, which administers VA benefits to eligible Veterans and family members in seven Southern California counties. VA benefits include education, home loans, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance and survivor benefits.

VA Oakland Regional Office

Provides contact information for the Oakland Regional Office, which administers VA benefits to eligible Veterans and family members in Northern California. VA benefits include education, home loans, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance and survivor benefits.

VA San Diego Regional Office

Provides contact information for the San Diego Regional Office, which administers VA benefits to eligible Veterans and family members in Imperial, Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties. VA benefits include education, home loans, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance and survivor benefits.

Veterans Claims & Benefits Representation

Assists California Veterans and their dependents in obtaining VA benefits through the process of application and representation of claims.

Veterans Services Frequently Asked Questions

Answers questions on a variety of topics that may be important to California Veterans. Includes information on VA medical centers and outpatient clinics throughout California.

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