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Military and Veterans Services Center
The Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center ("MVSC") is your advocate, and we can help file your Veteran Affairs benefit claim and provide you with vetted resources, more information, and assistance with eligible VA benefits:
- Veteran Benefits
- Survivor Benefits
- Burial/funeral Benefits
- Education Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Veteran Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to helping with filing a Veteran Affairs benefit claim, we can help with career integration and finding career paths.
All MVSC services are free. Please call us at (210) 335-6775 or email us at Vets@Bexar.org to schedule an appointment with our diverse staff of VSO-certified, VSO-accredited, and business acumen professionals. We are here for you and ready to assist.
Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center
Our Mission
Empowering Bexar County's Veterans, transitioning military, their families, and the military-affiliated community by providing services, connecting them to resources, and facilitating opportunities that benefit them and the community.
We are an advocate agency that serves transitioning military service members, Veterans, military spouses, and their survivors by filing complex Veteran Affairs benefit claims. Our team holds VSO and numerous accreditations and attends mandatory training to stay abreast of the ever-changing laws and regulations concerning Veterans.
MVSC services, care, and advocacy does not stop after the filing of a Veteran Affairs benefit claim. We continue to follow the progress of the VA claims process with the Veteran/Military Spouse/Dependents throughout the often lengthy time it takes the VA to reach a decision.
The Veteran Affairs benefit claims assistance and advice the Bexar County MVSC provides employment and transition support for career pathways.
Contact us today and set up an appointment or register for a FREE Workshop (Job Readiness Topics) at 210-335-6775 or via e-mail at Vets@Bexar.org.
OUR LOCATIONS
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Saturday, September 30
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FREE Marriage Refresh Strengthen Communication, Trust, Reliance, Commitment, and Romance - Led by a Veteran Couple. Engage...
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Friday, November 10
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Veterans Day (Observed) County Offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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Thursday, November 23
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Thanksgiving Holiday County Offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Monday, December 25
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Christmas Day County Offices will be closed in observance of Christmas.
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Benefit Assistance
- VA Disability Compensation & Pension
- VA Claims Representation & Counseling
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- Surviving Military Spouses & Dependents Benefits
- State of Texas Benefits Advisement
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Employment Services
Book your employment services appointment today! We can help build your employability profile, prepare you for job placement & assist with vetted community-based resource referrals! Call us at (210) 335-6775.
- Transitioning military services members from active military to civilian support,
- Veteran and community-based vetted referral resources,
- Career mapping,
- Career navigation,
- Job readiness free workshops,
- Career counseling & advisement.
Veterans Cycle
From military transition, employment readiness training, career employment, non-employment services (i.e. Veteran Administration benefits), and through the final salute at the burial, Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center (MVSC) staff will assist you with services and a rich mix of vetted resource referrals!
TRANSITION SERVICES
- On-and-off Base Resource Navigation
- Career Counseling
- Job Readiness
- Career Placement
Bexar County provides both on-and-off-base direction to the military community as they navigate through their transition. With established relationships with employers, we facilitate an employment pipeline to ensure qualified veterans receive employment and readiness training.
Make an appointment for benefits counseling and referral services by contacting our office at 210-335-6775 or by e-mail at Vets@Bexar.org.
Be SMART, Hire Military
While many employers look at hiring military personnel as an act of patriotism, the bottom line is that recruiting veterans is a smart business move. Here are three reasons why you should be smart and hire military:
Leadership Skills
Military candidates gain tremendous amounts of leadership skills during their time in the military that prepares them to be better managers and leaders within your organization.
“Get It Done” Attitude
Military candidates’ uncommon determination and grit will help your organization, propelling your team and company forward.
Team Mentality
Military candidates understand how to pull together disparate groups and motivate them to function as a cohesive team in challenging environments.
Bexar County MVSC Leadership & Administrative Team
Keith W. Wilson, Executive Director, United States Army (Ret.)
Nancy S. Taguacta, Military Services Officer Coordinator, Military Spouse (USA)
Todd Vician, Special Projects Coordinator, United States Air Force (Ret.)
Betty Falcon, Office Assistant
U.S. Veteran Claims, Benefits Assistance & Support Team
Steven McKee, Veterans Benefits Services Manager, United States Army (Ret.)
Calvin Henry, Military Services Officer, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)
Joe R. Gomez Jr., Military Services Officer, United States Navy (Ret.)
Marsha Covington, Military Services Officer, United States Army (Ret.)
George Westfahl, Military Services Officer, United States Army (Ret.)
Christopher Whittemore, Military Services Officer, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)
Irene Estrada, Assistant Military Services Officer, United States Marine Corps (Vet.)
Curt A. Bass, Assistant Military Services Officer, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)
Transitioning Military Members, Employment Services & Resources Team
Dai Cho, Business Relations Coordinator, United States Air Force (Ret.)
Tighe Scott, Military Services Officer, United States Army Reserve, LTC.
Claudia Moreno, Military Services Officer, Military Spouse (USA)
Monica Sanchez, Military Services Officer, Dependant (USMC Vietnam)
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Physical Address
1422 E. Grayson St., 4th Floor
Grayson Heights Building
San Antonio, TX 78208
Phone: 210-335-6775Fax: 210-335-3632
Hours of OperationMonday - Friday:
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
By Appointment Only