U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Register with the VA for access to benefits.

• Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors (Book)
  

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California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)

Contact the L.A. County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for help obtaining Federal, State, County and private veterans' benefits.

• CalVet's Directory of Veteran Resources
• My CalVet
• Veteran's Resource Book

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs provides counseling and assistance to and acts as an advocate for veterans, their dependents and survivors regarding entitlement to benefits.

Request Service Records (DD-214)

Request a copy of your DD-214 and/or service medals through the National Archives.

• Request DD-214 Online
• Submit SF-180 via mail or fax

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United States Army Human Resources Command 

Active and reserve soldiers can find their records by contacting the United States Army Human Resources Command: Toll-Free: 1-888-ARMY-HRC (1-888-276-9472) askhrc.army@us.army.mil

Find out what your or your loved one's death and burial benefits.

Provides readjustment counseling to returning veterans and their families. Locations throughout Southern California.

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