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Veteran Directory

Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs)

VSOs like DAV, VFW, and The American Legion are recognized by VA to prepare and file claims on your behalf — completely free. Their 8,698 accredited representatives handle everything from initial claims to appeals paperwork.

How to get free help from a VSO

  1. Pick an organization below (or on your state's page) and call its office — or find local representatives with VA's "Find a representative" tool.
  2. Appoint them officially with VA Form 21-22 (they'll walk you through it, or you can appoint online at va.gov).
  3. They gather evidence, file, and track your claim — and can represent you in higher-level reviews and Board appeals.

Largest VA-recognized organizations

OrganizationHeadquartersPhoneAccredited reps
American LegionWashington, DC202-861-27003,742 in 53 states
Veterans of Foreign WarsWashington, DC202-543-22392,343 in 53 states
National Association of County Veterans Service OfficersWashington, DC—2,130 in 40 states
Disabled American VeteransWashington, DC202-554-35011,655 in 49 states
Texas Veterans CommissionAustin, TX512-463-6564573 in 6 states
Fleet Reserve AssociationAlexandria, VA703-683 1400485 in 34 states
California Department of Veterans AffairsSacramento, CA916-653-2573413 in 2 states
Florida Department of Veterans AffairsSt. Petersburg, FL727-319-7440405 in 3 states
Minnesota Department of Veterans AffairsSt. Paul, MN612-970-5662348 in 6 states
North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans AffairsRaleigh, NC984-204-2980313 in 2 states
Ohio Department of Veterans ServicesColumbus, OH614 644 0898301 in 2 states
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans AffairsAnnville, PA717-861-8910297 in 4 states
Tennessee Department of Veterans ServicesNashville, TN615-741-1863257 in 3 states
New York State Department of Veterans' ServicesAlbany, NY518-474-6114252 in 4 states
Wisconsin Department of Veterans AffairsMadison, WI1-800-947-8387247 in 2 states

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