state service office

As the largest organization of combat veterans, we understand the frustrations that can arise with making a VA claim. Our skilled VFW Veterans Service Officers helps  you wade through all the bureaucratic red tape, offering you a better opportunity to get the disability claim you deserve.

You don’t even need to be a VFW member to take advantage of this free service. As a veteran, this is a service you’ve earned.

No matter what you may be experiencing, there is support . The VFW is dedicated to helping veterans and their families rebuild their lives. 

 Assist veterans who are filing original claims for compensation and/or pension with the Department of Veterans Affairs and complete the required

•VA forms on behalf of the claimant.

•Assist veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities and

•complete the required VA forms.

•Follow up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional Office.

•File Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional Office if a veteran

•believes the decision made by the VA was incorrect.

•Review statements of the case from the VA regarding denials of claim and

•assist veterans with the preparation of responses.

•Assist veterans or surviving spouses in the preparation of appeals for

•denial of claims and file the appeals with the local VA Regional Office for forwarding to the Board •of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C.

•Complete VA Forms other than for original claims.