What are good VSO's in Houston that you have worked with for VA Claims?

2019-06-19T12:47:19-04:00

Does anyone know any good VSO’s in Houston that you have worked with regarding claims? I’m a Marine veteran and served in Iraq and Afghan back in 08 and 09. I filed a few claims three years ago but only got 10%. My buddies keep telling me to go back but not looking to do it alone this time.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jun 19 at 2019 12:49 PM

2019-06-19T12:49:19-04:00

Specialist(P): I thank you for your service and your sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2019 12:52 PM

2019-06-19T12:52:40-04:00

See a DAV VSO. They have a lot of experience and clout.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2019 12:55 PM

2019-06-19T12:55:10-04:00

I've seen consistently good claims packets from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC).

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jun 19 at 2019 1:23 PM

2019-06-19T13:23:18-04:00

From the comfort of your own home you can go on this site and put in to increase your percent. They will contact you and send you to a doctor who will reevaluate you. They will them review the doctors findings and give you an increase if they see that your condition has gotten worse.

https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage

Home - VA/DoD eBenefits

To restart your session, Click here or click the Login button in the top right corner of the Home page and you will be redirected to the DSLogon login page.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2019 1:52 PM

2019-06-19T13:52:50-04:00

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member - Even though the VSOs are generally pretty good, I recommend you contact your local DAV Office and have them refer you to the National Service Officer (NSO) ... Many NSO's are co-located with the VA Admin claims area folks and they do an outstanding job... Here is some contact information for the DAV Department of Texas:
Department of Texas HQ, 1015 Lee Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901
phone: [login to see] - fax: [login to see] - [login to see]

I suggest that you contact them and tell them you want to meet with an NSO... Make sure you have all of your paperwork from prior claims, doctors, VA, etc. Good Luck!
Kerry Harkins,
Commander,
DAV Chapter 90,
Norwood, MA

Response by SFC Gary (Bigsarge) Portier USARMY RET. made Jun 20 at 2019 1:35 AM

2019-06-20T01:35:29-04:00

Here is a contact for a Houston Area VSO Gil Sosa
Stephanie Nelson
Commissioner Jack Morman
Veterans Services
7330 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, Texas 77505
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Response by SSG Fernando Caballero made Jun 20 at 2019 11:30 AM

2019-06-20T11:30:56-04:00

There’s a VSO there at the VFW also. If you go to the VFW website it will give you the name, address and phone number of the VSO in Houston