8950 Department of Veterans Affairs
Program Descriptions

20 - VETERANS CLAIMS AND RIGHTS

The Veterans Services Division provides service and assistance to California's veterans, dependents, and survivors. Programs administered consist of: Operation Welcome Home, Veterans Dependents Educational Assistance Program, County Veterans Service Office Program, Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program, Claims and Rights Representation, Veteran Cemeteries, and the Veterans License Plate Program. California, with approximately 2.1 million veterans, represents 9 percent of the nation's total veteran population.