Veteran Directory
Veterans Service Organizations in Iowa
175 VA-accredited VSO representatives work with veterans in Iowa, across 9 recognized organizations. All of them prepare and file VA claims free of charge.
Organizations serving Iowa
| Organization | Headquarters | Phone | Reps in IA |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | Washington, DC | 202-861-2700 | 154 |
| National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | Washington, DC | — | 151 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Washington, DC | 202-543-2239 | 117 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Washington, DC | 202-554-3501 | 111 |
| Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs | Des Moines, IA | 515-362-7350 | 86 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | Silver Spring, MD | 301-585-4000 | 37 |
| Veterans' Voice of America | Silver Spring, MD | — | 22 |
| Marine Corps League | Stafford, VA | 703-207-9588 | 2 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | 617-303-1395 | 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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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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