This page is to help our members transition from Military to Civilian life. 

 

The VFW can help if you are within 180 days of being discharged. They have Pre-Discharge locations across the country.  Here they can help you with your claims process and answer any questions regarding VA Benefits. Here are our closest offices.

Camp Pendleton, CA 
Donald Grinter, National Pre-Discharge Claims Representative
Marine & Family Services
Bldg. 13150 - VA, Room 203
Camp Pendleton, CA  92055 - 5020 

Phone: 619.772.6235
Email: dgrinter@vfw.org

San Diego, CA

Mark Barrett, National Pre-Discharge Claims Representative

Naval Base San Diego

3115 Dolphin Alley

Bldg. 270, Room 213

San Diego, CA  92136

 

Phone: 619.797.7809

Email: mark.barrett@va.gov

 

 

Here are some links to help with this difficult transition.