Serving Those who Served The Board of Supervisors of Riverside County established the Department of Veterans Services in 1930 to assist veterans, their dependents and survivors in obtaining veterans’ benefits from Federal, State and Local agencies. OUR MISSION Promote and honor all veterans, and enhance their quality of life and that of their dependents and survivors through counseling, claims assistance, and education, advocacy, and special projects.” WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH THE FOLLOWING: Compensation (service-related injuries or diseases) Re-open compensation for possible increase Dependency Indemnity Compensation (survivors annuity based upon service-connected death) Pension (for war-era veterans) Death Pension (for survivors of war-era veterans whose death was non-service connected) Dependent allowances Housebound and Aid and Attendance allowance State Veterans Home Request for military records and decorations Discharge upgrade and correction of military records Vocational rehabilitation Home Loan guaranty information Education benefits Life insurance (NSLI, SGLI, VGLI) WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Comprehensive benefit counseling Claim preparation and submission Claim follow-up to insure final decision Initiate and develop appeals when appropriate Networking with Federal, State and Local agencies Information and referral services for the following: Employment Public assistance VA medical services Social Security	Upcoming Events Home Links News for Veterans About Office Locations Services Useful numbers Veterans Advisory Committee License Plates