WCAB offices / Van Nuys
Los Angeles & vicinity · DWC code VNO
WCAB Van Nuys district office
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board district office serving Van Nuys. Court runs 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; below are the address, the lobby and walk-through windows, and which DWC units you can reach in the building.
Hours
Court sessions
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lobby
Opens 30 minutes before each court session, Monday–Friday (except holidays)
Walk-through
Not published for Van Nuys — call 818-901-5367 before bringing documents over.
Units in this building
DEU
Disability Evaluation Unit
Prepares the formal (summary and consultative) permanent-disability ratings.
I&A
Information & Assistance
Free help for unrepresented injured workers — forms, procedure, and benefit questions.
Getting there
Parking
Building parking is limited, around $9/day; an adjacent private lot and metered street parking on Calvert Street (up to 10 hours, about $10/day) take the overflow.
Transit
Metro G Line (Orange) to Van Nuys station, then a short walk north on Van Nuys Boulevard to Calvert Street.
Before you go
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Van Nuys district office FAQ
Where is the Van Nuys WCAB district office?
6150 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 105, Van Nuys, CA 91401-3370. The phone number is 818-901-5367. Building parking is limited, around $9/day; an adjacent private lot and metered street parking on Calvert Street (up to 10 hours, about $10/day) take the overflow.
What are the court hours at the Van Nuys board?
Court sessions run 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., the same as every California district office. Lobby: Opens 30 minutes before each court session, Monday–Friday (except holidays).
Does the Van Nuys office have walk-through hours?
DWC doesn’t publish a walk-through window for Van Nuys. Call 818-901-5367 before you drive over with a settlement to sign.
Which ZIP codes file at the Van Nuys WCAB?
236 California ZIP codes are assigned to Van Nuys (DWC code VNO) as their ADJ filing venue. You can check any ZIP against the full list on the offices hub. Note the Disability Evaluation Unit does not follow this same mapping at every office, and §5501.5 lets the applicant elect among the county of residence, the county where the injury occurred, and in some cases counsel's principal place of business.
Is there a Disability Evaluation Unit at the Van Nuys office?
Yes. The DEU prepares the formal permanent-disability ratings, and it sits on site here along with Information & Assistance.
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Transcribed from the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s published office page and last checked on July 28, 2026 — see DIR’s Van Nuys page. Offices move and hours change; call ahead before you travel. DWC information line 1-800-736-7401; disability accommodations 1-866-681-1459.