Which Vetran Service Organization (DAV, VFW, American Legion, ect) do you recommend?

Col Robert Nuanes — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 11:10:17 -0400

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Well, that is a question that is hard to answer.There is no set group of questions to interview one to decide if he/she is savvy, committed and TRAINED.However, after broaching this very question on a few websites, I did get some common-sense suggestions for trying to evaluate if the VSO individually or the organization at your location of choice is going to be of help to you. I will list them here, in no particular order, so that you may...

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Mar 29 at 2015 11:21 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 11:21:42 -0400

I spend time with the fellas from the VFW, and also invite the veterans organizations to our redeployment ceremonies as well as our unit functions.

Gotta be comfortable with them and you do that by developing a relationship with them.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2015 11:23 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 11:23:45 -0400

I suggest you look into the ones where you live and pick the one when you can be the best asset. And, you are not limited to one.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Mar 29 at 2015 11:26 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 11:26:33 -0400

I'm a member of both the American Legion and the VFW.
I find the "vibe" in the VFW to be a bit different than AL.
More 1,000 yd stares in the VFW.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Mar 30 at 2015 6:53 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:53:12 -0400

Col Nuanes, I can't speak to Dallas, but around here, DAV is by far the best at getting claims done. The American Legion office at the VAMC moves more people than we do, but we are much more effective.

If you're dealing with very complex combat injuries from OIF/OEF, Wounded Warrior Project can't be beat...

Full disclosure, I was a DAV service officer for a number of years... If you need help with your claim, please feel free to contact me offline...