Need help or advice? You need not be a VFW member to use the expert assistance of VFW service officers.
The following is a list of available services from VFW service officers
Offer research and advice to veterans who wish to handle their own claims
Assist
veterans who are filing original claims for compensation and/or pension
with the Department of Veterans Affairs and complete the required VA
forms on behalf of the claimant.
Assist veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities and complete the required VA forms.
Follow up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional Office.
File Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional Office if a veteran believes the decision made by the VA was incorrect.
Review statements of the case from the VA regarding denials of claim and assist veterans with the preparation of responses.
Assist
veterans or surviving spouses in the preparation of appeals for denial
of claims and file the appeals with the VA Regional Office of the Board
of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C.
Complete VA Forms other than for original claims.
Answer/research telephone inquiries regarding medical, death/burial and other miscellaneous benefits.
Assist
veterans in finding an attorney experienced in veterans law for
representation at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
