Posted on Mar 12, 2024
As a disabled veteran, where can I seek physical help with moving (boxes and furniture)?
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I am a disabled veteran and I tried calling the va for assistance moving as I can't lift my moving boxes and furniture myself. They transferred me to different departments with no answers to help.
Moving
Disabled Veterans
Burlington
Posted >1 y ago
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Try contacting your nearest VSO (American Legion and VFW) to see if they can spare some bodies
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Have you try getting hold a local veteran post or maybe the country VA?
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PVT Steven Bornman
The county or state VSO don't offer moving services for veterans just maybe just maybe referrals.
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The VA doesn’t have bandwidth for that type of request but I would reach out to your local Vet Non profits for assistance. I’m sure you can get some volunteers
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PVT Steven Bornman
The VA doesn't help veterans move, unless you work for the VA then you could get help then. That is moving to another VA location for a job transfer.
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Thank you for the help everyone! I did reach out to the American Legion posts in both states and they said they will do what they can to help. I also contacted the DAV and they are working on a quote for me!
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SGT James Hunsinger
I just saw your OP and figured you probably resolved this one way or another but I was going to suggest reaching out to DAV. It's a wonderful organization and they can get you help with a lot of things. I became a lifetime member after they helped me a lot unraveling a nightmare of bs with the VA.
Did you finally get this resolved?
Did you finally get this resolved?
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It might be worth contacting a local moving company and asking for a discount. Usually the smaller /local places can offer some deals, versus the corporate chains.
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Along with your local VSO's, reach out to your local Boys & Girls Clubs or Scout Troops. Years ago, I was lucky enough to get the High School Wrestling Team to help me move my apartment into a storage unit, before a cross-country move. You can also check to see if your city, county or state has a senoir agency that may know of other resources. Good Luck to you.
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Heck, when I needed help none was available in Denver Colorado. Had to call moving companies for help at a cost of thousands of $$$. On a fixed income would have loved some volunteers to help a 100% rated veteran in a wheelchair to some point. But, it is a crap shoot if you find help or not just have $$$ either way.
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Check with local Amvets, VFW or American Legions for a community liaison. I know our Amvets Riders love getting out helping other veterans. Even their Son's or Auxiliary may be able to help. Good luck!
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Check with your local Veterans organizations.
VFW’s, American Legion, DAV, Wounded Warrior Project, Marine Corps League, Veterans Service Officers, etc.
As a VFW Post Commander, we exist to Serve Veterans and their Families. If you can’t find help, message me and I will get you some local help.
VFW’s, American Legion, DAV, Wounded Warrior Project, Marine Corps League, Veterans Service Officers, etc.
As a VFW Post Commander, we exist to Serve Veterans and their Families. If you can’t find help, message me and I will get you some local help.
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Most moving companies provide people who will help with packing your house then the movers will lift everything else also tell them that your a disabled veteran when I moved out of my ex's house and bought my house all I did was sat back and watched
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