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Overview
 
Hood River County Veteran Service Office (HRCVSO) provides a variety of services to Veterans and their families including widows and dependents. The Veteran Service Officer (VSO) helps Veterans, and their families navigate the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs (ODVA), and other Veteran resources. The VSO and staff can assist in a variety of ways including providing information on which documents are needed to file a claim(s), filing VA claims, and tracking claims through the VA system, etc. If necessary, the office will also help with filing appeals for denied claims.
 
 
Location & Contact Information
1790 May Street, Suite A, Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: 541.386.1080
Fax: 541.436.5325 

E-Mail: vsomanager@hoodrivercounty.gov

Office Hours & Appointments
Monday to Thursday
8:00AM to 4:30PM 
Closed for Lunch 12:30PM to 1:00PM
Closed Fridays
 

Appointment required. To schedule an appointment, please call 541.386.1080. If we are unable to answer your call, leave a message and someone will get back to you during normal business hours.

The following is a partial list of documents that are needed for a majority of claims: 
  • DD-214, Discharge Papers & Separation Documents
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Spouse and/or Dependent Birth Certificate
  • Death Certificate
  • Medicare/Medicaid Information
  • Income Verification
  • Medical Records
  • Veteran's Administration correspondence or letters
  • Any other pertinent documentation relevant to your case

 Please bring all relevant documents to your scheduled appointment.

 

Other Contact Information:

  • Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255 or Chat online at veteranscrisisline.net
  • Transportation to VA Portland Medical Center: 503.721.7804
  • Portland VA Medical Center & VA Vancouver Medical Center: 503.220.8262
  • VA Healthcare Enrollment: 877.222.8387 or Apply for Health Care at Website: va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction
  • VA Regional Office: 800.827.1000 (this is the number you call to ask for the status of a claim)

 

Additional Resources for Veterans:

 

 

 

Staff

Veteran Service Officer: Lynetta Hickman
Office Manager: Wanda Schreier

 

VOLUNTEER & WORK-STUDY STAFF:
Occasionally our office is staffed by volunteers or work-study personnel. 'Work-study' refers to Veterans who are taking college courses and have applied for the ‘work-study’ program. If you are interested in volunteering or work-study, please contact us for available opportunities. We are always looking for people who are interested in helping Veterans. 

 

Last updated 4/8/2025 12:52:36 PM