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FREE HELP WITH YOUR VA CLAIM

You served.
Let someone help.

Veterans Service Organizations help you make sense of the paperwork and take the next step. Their accredited representatives prepare and file VA claims for free.

recognized organizations
84
accredited representatives
8,698

A LITTLE GUIDANCE

Free help. Three simple steps.

You don’t have to figure out every form on your own.

01Find an organization
Choose your state to find organizations serving your area. Call the listed office and ask to connect with a local accredited representative.
02Make it official
Your representative can walk you through VA Form 21-22. You can also appoint a representative on VA.gov .
03Build your claim together
Bring your questions and the records you already have. Your representative can help you prepare, file, and follow your claim.

Does a VSO charge for VA claim help?

  • Free by regulation. Recognized organizations and their accredited representatives may not charge you for representation on a VA claim. (38 C.F.R. § 14.636)

Find VSO help by state

56 states & territories · A to Z

Meet the organizations

Some of the largest VA-recognized organizations. Call their headquarters to ask about a representative near you.

15 of 15 organizations

  • Free claims help

    American Legion

    Headquarters: Washington, DC

    3,742 representativesServing 53 states
    Contact headquarters202-861-2700
  • Free claims help

    Veterans of Foreign Wars

    Headquarters: Washington, DC

    2,343 representativesServing 53 states
    Contact headquarters202-543-2239
  • Free claims help

    National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

    Headquarters: Washington, DC

    2,130 representativesServing 40 states
    Contact headquartersPhone not listed
  • Free claims help

    Disabled American Veterans

    Headquarters: Washington, DC

    1,655 representativesServing 49 states
    Contact headquarters202-554-3501
  • Free claims help

    Texas Veterans Commission

    Headquarters: Austin, TX

    573 representativesServing 6 states
    Contact headquarters512-463-6564
  • Free claims help

    Fleet Reserve Association

    Headquarters: Alexandria, VA

    485 representativesServing 34 states
    Contact headquarters703-683 1400
  • Free claims help

    California Department of Veterans Affairs

    Headquarters: Sacramento, CA

    413 representativesServing 2 states
    Contact headquarters916-653-2573
  • Free claims help

    Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

    Headquarters: St. Petersburg, FL

    405 representativesServing 3 states
    Contact headquarters727-319-7440
  • Free claims help

    Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

    Headquarters: St. Paul, MN

    348 representativesServing 6 states
    Contact headquarters612-970-5662
  • Free claims help

    North Carolina Dept Military and Veterans Affairs

    Headquarters: Raleigh, NC

    313 representativesServing 2 states
    Contact headquarters984-204-2980
  • Free claims help

    Ohio Department of Veterans Services

    Headquarters: Columbus, OH

    301 representativesServing 2 states
    Contact headquarters614 644 0898
  • Free claims help

    Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

    Headquarters: Annville, PA

    297 representativesServing 4 states
    Contact headquarters717-861-8910
  • Free claims help

    Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

    Headquarters: Nashville, TN

    257 representativesServing 3 states
    Contact headquarters615-741-1863
  • Free claims help

    New York State Department of Veterans' Services

    Headquarters: Albany, NY

    252 representativesServing 4 states
    Contact headquarters518-474-6114
  • Free claims help

    Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

    Headquarters: Madison, WI

    247 representativesServing 2 states
    Contact headquarters1-800-947-8387

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