Plumas County Veteran's Services

270 County Hospital Road, Suite 104
Quincy, CA. 95971-9126
(530) 283-6275
(800) 219-5295
(530) 283-6146 - FAX

Sheryl Austin, Veterans Service Officer
sherylaustin@countyofplumas.com

Celebrating 60 years of continuous

service to our veteran community!

Overall Mission

To represent, refer, and assist veterans, and their dependants in obtaining compensation, pension, education benefits, life insurance, medical treatment, home loans, California State Veterans benefits, burial benefits, discharge upgrades and employment referrals.

History

The Plumas County Veterans Service Office was established in May 1945 to serve the military veterans of Plumas County. Since the beginning, serving the needs of local veterans has been the focus of the Department. With the support of local veterans, veterans organizations, and the Plumas County Board of Supervisors, this office has continually acted as the veterans advocate and has maintained a vital role in ensuring the receipt of veterans benefits.

Services

We provide claims assistance, client advocacy, case maintenance, information and referrals.

Our representatives provide Liaison/Advocate services with:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Compensation Claims
Pension Claims
Military Awards
Medical Care
Education
Death/Burial Benefits
Life Insurance
Survivor Benefits
Military Records

U.S. Vet Centers

Readjustment Counseling

California Department of Veterans Affairs

Fee Waiver
Veterans License Plates
Veterans Home Applications

California Employment Development Department

Employment Counseling
Job Referrals

Community Based Groups

P.C.I.R.C.
Social Services
Health Services
Alcohol & Drug
Recovery Services
Social Security

Other Services

Financial Counseling
Review of Discharges
Counseling Incarcerated Veterans

Referrals for:

Personal & Marital Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Legal Assistance
Housing
Homeless Assistance

VA Medical Care

Every Veteran with an Honorable Discharge is eligible for some type of VA Healthcare benefits, depending on certain criteria, such as service-connected disability and income. The VA Medical Center in Reno and VA Clinics in Redding and Chico proudly serve the veterans of Plumas County.

Transportation Services

Provided FREE of charge to medical appointments at Reno VA Medical Center and VA referred appointments. Reservations for transportation are a MUST and are made on a "first-come, first-served" basis. For more information call: (530) 283-6275 or Toll-Free 1-800-219-5295.

Clientele

Veterans

Widow, Widowers of veterans

Children of deceased or disabled veterans

Parents who lost a son or daughter in military service