In-person service not available at this time. Please utilize POC emails listed below.
VA Medical Record Screening
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm
www.va.gov
Available Services:
Pre Discharge BDD Camp Pendleton Book Online
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm
www.dav.org
Available Services:
- On-site assistance is not available at this time
- One-on-one appointments can be conducted by phone
- Call (760) 725-9482 or email kwiss@dav.org for appointments or assistance
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm
www.vfw.org
Available Services:
- One-on-one appointments can be conducted by phone or via appointment
- Call (619) 772-6235 or email dfoy@vfw.org for appointments or assistance
VA Benefits Advisors
Available at Transition Readiness Facilities for one-on-one appointments regarding accessing and understanding your VA benefits, utilizing eBenefits.
Make an appointment by calling: (760) 725-4360, or walk-ins are welcome at BLDG 1101 or 1339.
Medical Records Screening
Hours of Operation: Daily, 7:30am-2:30pm
Walk-in services are available at BLDG 13150 (2nd Floor) for medical records to be screened by a representative from the DAV, VFW or VA in preparation for you to file a VA disability claim with the VA.
File your VA Claim
Hours of Operation: Daily, 7:30am-2:30pm
Walk into VA Offices in BLDG 13150.
Benefits Delivered at Discharge (BDD) program filing window is 90-180 days prior to a known separation date. The service member will also have to be available for 45 days from the date of their claim submission to attend any VA examinations. You must have a firm fixed date of separation to have your records reviewed. If you are pending administrative separation, you must have your 5- or 10-day letter.
- Provide the VA with a complete copy of your Service Treatment Record. They will keep this copy.
- You must have a complete copy of your AHLTA notes from your medical department printed out or emailed to a VA employee via AMERDAC
- Provide a copy of your complete Mental Health records, if applicable.
- If you are married, complete VA Form 21-686C (requires name, Social Security number, date of birth, date of marriage, and city and state of marriage)
- If have any previous marriages, marital information required
- If you have dependent children, complete VA Form 21-686C (names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and cities and states of births)
- If you have children between 18-23, are unmarried and going to school, complete VA Form 21-674 for each child
- Direct Deposit information (Name of financial institution, routing number, account number)
- TCRG- VA Chapter 36 assessments and career counseling
Free Personalized Educational and Career Counseling
- Individual counseling to help you decide on your employment goals
- Educational and career counseling to identify a college or vocational program
- Benefits Coaching – guidance on VA benefits and how to effectively use resources
- Career Choice – understand best career options for you based on Aptitude/Interests/ Values Assessments
To apply:
Log into: www.ebenefits.va.gov
Select "Apply."
Select "Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits."
Apply for “Educational and Career Counseling.” Be sure to use local address.
*You can also stop by VA Offices in BLDG 13150, 2nd floor to request an application (8832 Form) or ROOM #217
Vet Centers
Locate the nearest Vet Center to you
Manage your VA benefits at EBenefits
Access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans 24/7 at:
1-877-4AID-VET ((877) 424-3838)
Marine for Life
For assistance please contact:
Jamal Brown
(619) 663-7323 or (760) 725-9791
Jamal.Brown@usmc.mil
Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)
For assistance please contact:
(619) 216-4155 or (619) 216-4152
*if no answer, leave a message
Marine 2 Guard
For assistance please contact:
MSG David Hodges (850) 726-0985
SFC Garcia (620) 640-1887
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm
Available Services:
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm
Available Services:
- Currently no services within the building, however, you can reach out to the Regional VFW office in San Diego at (619) 400-5322 or email vfw.vbasdc@va.gov.