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State and federal benefits and programs available to Oregon veterans.

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Connect With ODVA

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​View ODVA's budget documents, including the 2019-21 General Fund Budget Reduction Exercise.

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​Every county in Oregon has a Veteran Services Office with federally accredited and state-certified veteran service officers. These VSOs provide benefits counseling, represent and advocate for veterans, their dependents and survivors in obtaining benefits to which they are entitled. 

VSOs are trained and experienced in navigating the federal VA process to ensure claims are submitted accurately and efficiently, for no fee.

Find your county's Veterans Service Office​

​Confidential Support Is a Call Away

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1

The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.

For more information: Veterans Crisis Line

​If you or someone you know is a veteran facing homelessness or other financial crises, please let us help. The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, along with many other state and national military and service organizations, have emergency relief programs specifically designed to help veterans, service members and their families. Contact ODVA or your nearest veteran service office for assistance.

For more information: see Emergency Assistance​

See grant programs offered by ODVA.

For more information: ​ODVA Grants​

Available at no cost, individuals and organizations may request copies at any time of the following publications:

  • Veteran Benefits Magazine, your go-to resource for state and federal benefits available to Oregon veterans. 
  • Oregon VN Magazine, a semi-annual publication featuring stories of interest to the veteran community.

Order Copies​

There are many ways to proudly share your veteran status, but two of the most popular in Oregon are veteran license plates and ID cards. Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services manages the license plate program, which offers specialty plates to veterans, disabled veterans and qualified family members at no additional cost beyond regular plate fees or replacement plate fees.

For more information: License Plates​

Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services is also in charge of the veteran designation on state driver licenses or ID cards, which is the standard way for Oregon veterans to prove their service (other than federal VA ID cards, which are issued to veterans enrolled in VA healthcare). To receive the veteran designation, you must provide proof of service to the DMV (DD 214 or 215) and meet all the other qualifications for driving privileges or state ID cards.

For more information: Veteran IDs​

Veterans and disabled veterans receive preference when applying for public sector jobs in Oregon, whether at the federal, state, county or local level. This preference does not guarantee you a job, but it does ensure qualified veterans receive special consideration over non-veterans in public employment.

To be eligible, you must pass the initial screenings and meet all the qualifications for the position. You must also meet the service criteria associated with the state or federal veterans’ preference laws.

For more information: see “Veterans’ Preference” under the Employment Benefits​ page.​

From property tax exemptions to help filing taxes, many resources exist specifically for veterans.​

Through the Charitable Checkoff program, anyone can donate their Oregon refunds to support veterans.

For more information: see Taxes.

Learn about the benefits of working at the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs and see current openings:

Agency Spotlight

Spread the Word: Wear A Mask

ODVA is helping Governor Brown amplify the message that it is important for all Oregonians, including veterans, to wear a mask. Veterans disproportionately experience chronic health conditions due to their military service. This is especially true for veterans who suffer from respiratory diseases due to toxic environments they experienced during their military service, including Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and veterans deployed to Southwest Asian nations who were exposed to burn pits.

Please share the above video from ODVA Veterans' Advisory Committee Member Bob Van Voorhis, Vietnam veteran, encouraging his fellow veterans to wear a mask to protect themselves and others.

ODVA launches Veteran Services Grant

ODVA has launched a new grant program aiming to help Oregon veterans by granting funds to veteran service organizations that provide critical services for veterans within a community, region, or statewide basis.

See Details and Apply Now

COVID-19 News and Veteran Benefits

This is a frequently updated feed of updates to veteran benefits. For more, visit ODVA's blog or e-Subscribe to receive updates by email. Additionally, ODVA will be collecting and sharing COVID-related news pertinent to veterans on our website and blog. See all stories at oregondva.com/tag/covid-19/.

Latest Publications

View more publications and subscribe to receive yours by mail or email on the Agency Publications page.

Veterans News Magazine Issue 7
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Veteran Benefits Magazine
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Annual Report to the Governor 2017
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