California Veterans Board

Mission Statement

The California Veterans Board serves as an advocate for Veterans affairs identifying needs and working to ensure and enhance the rights and benefits of California Veterans and their dependents.

The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to the confirmation of the State Senate. All Board members shall be veterans. The Board reports to the Legislature annually regarding its activities, accomplishments and expenditures during the preceding fiscal year.

The Board determines the policies for all operations of CalVet. Any person deeming himself or herself a veteran and who applies for benefits may appeal any decision made by a division of the department to the Board. This pertains to state benefits only such as denial of a home loan, student waiver, or admission into a veterans home.

The Board meets several times each year in different communities throughout California.

• Mission Statement, Vision, Value and Goals
• Organization and Committee Assignments

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