Veteran Service Officers

Individuals who have been trained and accredited in the U.S. by the Veteran's Administration (VA) to assist veterans and their families by answering questions, advising and educating individuals and groups regarding benefits that are available from federal, state, county and local resources; assisting eligible individuals to file the necessary claims; and representing individuals and presenting claims in VA hearings. They are knowledgeable in the areas of compensation and pension, health care, education and training, employment, burial and survivor services, housing, transportation and military records. Local VSOs can be found in offices specific to each state, the county courthouse, the local VA office and the local organization's headquarters.