Vietnam Veterans who served in Country, and who have been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type II or other Agent Orange conditions can file a claim for compensation.  Bring in medical records, proof of diagnosis, and proof that you served in Vietnam e.g., DD 214, orders, etc.  Contact our Office at 408-553-6000 to file your claim or for more information.

California College Fee Waiver Program

Children (regardless of age) of service connected disabled veterans (with at least 0% VA rating) are eligible for tuition waivers if they are attending any California State Community College, CSU College or UC College and their income does not exceed the national poverty level income for a single individual. Visit our office to pick up an application or click on www.cdva.ca.gov.  To request a tuition fee waiver letter from our office, here is what you will need:
1) Verification that the veteran has a VA service connected disability.  Bring in copy of VA award letter or call them at 1-800-827-1000 to confirm.
2) Copy of student's birth certificate.
3) Tuition fee waiver application completed. You may download it online or pick it up in our office.
4) Copy of student's tax return or IRS printout.  You may visit IRS on Market Street, in downtown San Jose. 

Questions about Veterans Services & Benefits may be directed to us by e-mail at the Office of Veterans Services