Veteran Directory
Veterans Service Organizations in Illinois
290 VA-accredited VSO representatives work with veterans in Illinois, across 14 recognized organizations. All of them prepare and file VA claims free of charge.
Organizations serving Illinois
| Organization | Headquarters | Phone | Reps in IL |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | Washington, DC | — | 173 |
| Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs | Springfield, IL | 217-785-4114 | 63 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Washington, DC | 202-554-3501 | 43 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Washington, DC | 202-543-2239 | 36 |
| American Legion | Washington, DC | 202-861-2700 | 31 |
| American Veterans | Rockville, MD | 1-800-810-7148 | 8 |
| African American PTSD Association | Lakewood, WA | 253-589-0766 | 7 |
| Catholic War Veterans of the USA | Bellerose, NY | 703-549-3622 | 6 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | 617-303-1395 | 4 |
| Fleet Reserve Association | Alexandria, VA | 703-683 1400 | 1 |
| Jewish War Veterans of the USA | Washington, DC | 202-565-5122 | 1 |
| Marine Corps League | Stafford, VA | 703-207-9588 | 1 |
| Polish Legion of American Veterans | Austin, TX | 512-560-6091 | 1 |
| Texas Veterans Commission | Austin, TX | 512-463-6564 | 1 |
Phone numbers reach each organization's accreditation headquarters — they'll connect you with a representative near you. You can also search local reps by name on VA's Find a Representative tool.
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Every VA-recognized organization serving Illinois with phone numbers, plus the three steps to get free claims help.
VSO vs. lawyer: which do you need?
For initial claims and most reviews, a VSO does everything a paid representative does — for free. Veterans typically consider an accredited attorney in Illinois for complex appeals: Board hearings, federal court, effective-date disputes, or repeatedly denied claims where a percentage-of-back-pay fee can be worth it.
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