Veteran Service Officers

VSOs assist veterans and their families in many ways, including: answering questions, advising, and educating individuals and groups on what benefits are available from federal, state, county, and local resources
assisting eligible persons in filing the necessary claims
representing individuals and presenting claims in VA hearings
VSO's are trained and accredited by the VA or other recognized organizations to provide assistance to veterans, their dependents, and survivors. This includes not only applying for federal and state benefits but also providing resources related to the following:

Compensation and Pension
Health Care
Education & Training
Employment
Burial & Survivor
Housing
Transportation
Military Records
Local VSOs can be found in offices specific to each state, your county courthouse, your local VA office, or the local organization's headquarters..