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Where Every Day is Veterans Day

Governor's Task Forces on Veterans' Services
Former Governor Kulongoski meets with task force members
Over the last three years, ODVA has worked with the Governor's Office to conduct task forces visiting various Oregon communities to review veteran-related laws, policies and programs to determine if there were gaps in service delivery to veterans. The final reports for the committees can be found here.
Working for Oregon's Veterans
ODVA Claims and Counseling
Claims and Counseling
From helping veterans to file claims for education, medical or other benefits to assisting them in obtaining earned military awards, the ODVA continues to help our state's veterans and their families to improve the quality of their lives. ODVA is here to serve you.
Oregon Veterans' Home Loans -- ORVET
Oregon Veterans' Home Loans - ORVET
The ODVA's state veterans' home loan (ORVET) is an additional and distinctively separate benefit from the USDVA (Federal VA) Home Loan Guaranty Program. The current maximum loan amount is $417,000 or a veterans' remaining eligibility amount if there has been a previous ODVA loan.
The Oregon Veterans' Home
Oregon Veteran's Home, skilled nursing care.
The Oregon Veterans' Home provides a comfortable residence for veterans who have honorably served our country, or for their spouses, who are now in need of skilled nursing and rehabilitative or Alzheimer's care.
Helpful Veteran-Related Links
Do You Qualify For VA Health Care?
Click here to see if you qualify for VA Health Care
There are many ways that a Veteran may qualify to receive quality VA health care at more than 1,400 medical centers and clinics across the U.S. VA has highly trained physicians and clinicians with many specialties to serve patients. You may also be able to receive assistance with prescription medication. VA health care is portable. Once enrolled, you may receive care at your home facility or the nearest VA facility while traveling. Veterans deserve and receive low-cost, high-quality health care.
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
Soldier dealing with stress
Are you, or someone you know having thoughts about suicide? There are alternatives. You were brave on the battlefield. Be brave again by knowing when to ask for help. We want to help! Contact us now.
Veteran Recognition Plates Available
Veteran Recognition Plates
Join thousands of qualified Oregon veterans who proudly display their distinct vehicle license plates. To get yours, present proof of honorable military service--a DD-214 or DD-215--at a local DMV Office.