Veteran Directory
Veterans Service Organizations in South Dakota
74 VA-accredited VSO representatives work with veterans in South Dakota, across 9 recognized organizations. All of them prepare and file VA claims free of charge.
Organizations serving South Dakota
| Organization | Headquarters | Phone | Reps in SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs | Sioux Falls, SD | 605-333-6869 | 66 |
| American Legion | Washington, DC | 202-861-2700 | 64 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Washington, DC | 202-543-2239 | 61 |
| The Retired Enlisted Association | Centennial, CO | 800-554-8732 | 13 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Washington, DC | 202-554-3501 | 7 |
| National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | Washington, DC | — | 7 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | 617-303-1395 | 2 |
| Fleet Reserve Association | Alexandria, VA | 703-683 1400 | 1 |
| Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs | St. Paul, MN | 612-970-5662 | 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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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