California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) - Legal Programs
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) administers California-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to California veterans seeking discharge upgrades, military records, or reviews of a VA decision. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to reach them
- Call the VA Benefits Hotline at 1-800-827-1000Can point you to records requests and discharge-review resources.
- Serves all of California
Next step
See every California program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), the official California state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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