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Washington County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs)
Washington counties (statewide network), coordinated by WDVA
Statewide network of 39 county-level Veterans Service Officers and County Veterans Assistance Programs. CVSOs help veterans and their families file federal VA claims, navigate state and county benefits, and (in many counties) access locally-funded emergency assistance. WDVA hosts a county-map locator and publishes statewide veteran-population data; as of 9/30/2025 Washington has 494,383 veterans, with the largest concentrations in King (87,461), Pierce (87,272), Snohomish (44,362), Spokane (41,453), Kitsap (34,339), Clark (33,249), and Thurston (30,936).
Who qualifies
Open to veterans and family members in any Washington county. Specific County Veterans Assistance Fund eligibility (income limits, residency length, type of aid) varies by county.
What it covers
Local claims-filing assistance, benefits navigation, and county-administered emergency financial aid (varies by county).
Cost
CVSO services are free; per-county Veterans Assistance Fund grants are generally needs-tested.
How to apply
Use the WDVA county map to locate your county's Veterans Service Officer.