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Veterans of Foreign Wars

Founded 1899

The Veterans of Foreign Wars advocates for veteran benefits, supports military families, and fosters patriotism. It was founded in 1899 and chartered by Congress.

Status and services

  • VA-recognized organization

    Listed by the VA Office of General Counsel, so its representatives can be accredited to prepare and present claims.

  • Chartered by Congress

    Holds a federal charter under Title 36 of the United States Code.

  • Free claims help from VA-accredited representatives

  • Benefits advocacy and legislative action

  • Support for military families

BeneVets does not rate, rank, or accept payment from any organization in this directory.

Service Area

Active in all 50 states and DC.

Alaska: chapter presentAlabama: chapter presentArkansas: chapter presentArizona: chapter presentCalifornia: chapter presentColorado: chapter presentConnecticut: chapter presentDistrict of Columbia: chapter presentDelaware: chapter presentFlorida: chapter presentGeorgia: chapter presentHawaii: chapter presentIowa: chapter presentIdaho: chapter presentIllinois: chapter presentIndiana: chapter presentKansas: chapter presentKentucky: chapter presentLouisiana: chapter presentMassachusetts: chapter presentMaryland: chapter presentMaine: chapter presentMichigan: chapter presentMinnesota: chapter presentMissouri: chapter presentMississippi: chapter presentMontana: chapter presentNorth Carolina: chapter presentNorth Dakota: chapter presentNebraska: chapter presentNew Hampshire: chapter presentNew Jersey: chapter presentNew Mexico: chapter presentNevada: chapter presentNew York: chapter presentOhio: chapter presentOklahoma: chapter presentOregon: chapter presentPennsylvania: chapter presentRhode Island: chapter presentSouth Carolina: chapter presentSouth Dakota: chapter presentTennessee: chapter presentTexas: chapter presentUtah: chapter presentVirginia: chapter presentVermont: chapter presentWashington: chapter presentWisconsin: chapter presentWest Virginia: chapter presentWyoming: chapter present