The County of Ventura Veteran Services Office and LA Regional Office are working to expedite PENDING veteran compensation, pension, survivor pension and DIC claims for those displaced by the Thomas Fire. Individuals in this situation should contact the County Veteran Services Office at (805) 477-5155 or (805) 477-5480, or email mike.mcmanus@ventura.org
Cash Funds for Veterans Impacted by Thomas Fire
The Disabled American Veterans Charitable Foundation is able to provide $250 to veterans impacted by the Thomas Fire. These funds can be used to replace goods lost or damaged by the fire, cover the cost of incidental expenses incurred due to evacuation, or help provide for other needs.
To learn more, contact the DAV Charitable Foundation at (310) 477-2530
CalVet Veteran Support
Anyone seeking information regarding a family member who resides at the Veteran Home of California-Ventura should call the CalVet resident information line at (805) 659-7515. If you have a CalVet Home Loan and were evacuated or experienced property loss, please contact Anthony Rodriguez at (213) 342-7741 or the York Field Services 24-hour hotline at (800) 626-1613 to begin the claim process. The CalVet homeowner insurance also provides for temporary living expenses incurred due to evacuation; please call today.