These organizations can provide accredited claims assistance at no cost to you. Find a representative near you and get a warm handoff to expert help.
BeneVets provides benefits navigation and education. For formal claims representation, connect with an accredited VSO representative.
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Your county has a Veterans Service Officer: a county-employed, VA-accredited representative who provides free benefits assistance, claims help, and advocacy. County VSOs are neutral public servants, not affiliated with any national brand.
DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. They provide free, professional claims assistance and work to ensure veterans receive the benefits they've earned.
PVA is the only congressionally chartered VSO dedicated to veterans with spinal cord injury, disease, and related conditions including MS and ALS. Their National Service Officers are among the most experienced accredited claims representatives in the country.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is one of the largest and most influential veterans organizations in the United States, advocating for veteran benefits, supporting military families, and fostering patriotism.
MOAA represents the interests of officers, warrant officers, and their families. Member Service Center staff provide accredited benefits counseling, and MOAA leads advocacy on retired pay, survivor benefits, and health care.
Chartered by Congress for combat-wounded veterans and their survivors, MOPH provides free VA-accredited claims assistance to all veterans, not just Purple Heart recipients, with deep expertise in combat-related disability claims.
The American Legion is a community-focused veterans organization offering claims assistance, social events, and advocacy across thousands of local posts throughout the country.
Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national congressionally chartered veterans service organization exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA provides free accredited claims representation and is a leading voice on Agent Orange and PTSD issues.
IAVA serves the post-9/11 generation of veterans with free one-on-one case management via its Quick Reaction Force, accredited claims help, and advocacy on burn pit exposure, suicide prevention, and women veterans.
AMVETS is committed to serving all veterans across generations, providing a range of benefits assistance, legislative advocacy, and community programs for veterans and their families.
The only congressionally chartered VSO exclusively for blinded veterans and their families. BVA Field Service Officers are accredited to handle VA claims with specialty knowledge of vision-related disabilities and rehabilitation benefits.
FRA represents enlisted personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (active, retired, Reserve, and veteran). Accredited service officers provide free claims assistance with deep familiarity with sea service benefits.
The oldest active veterans service organization in America, JWV provides accredited claims assistance and advocacy for Jewish veterans and all veterans in the communities it serves.