How To Find My Veteran Service Office in my County

To find a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) in your county, here are some straightforward options:

1. Contact your county government office directly – most counties have a Veterans Services department or office
2. Visit the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers website (nacvso.org) and use their directory search
3. Call the VA’s main information line at 1-800-827-1000 and ask for VSO information for your specific county
4. Use the VA’s online “Find a VSO” tool at va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp where you can search by location

If you’re a member of a veterans organization like the American Legion, VFW, DAV, or AMVETS, they often have service officers who can assist you as well.

Is a Veteran Service Officer My Only Solution?

No. Many veterans will contact a VA Disability Expert for several reasons.  Number one, the VSO cannot obtain the higher rating that the veteran feels entitled.  Secondly, the VSOs often are overwhelmed by too much work.  Thus, veterans who want faster service may contact a VA Disability expert.  However, with the fastest service and higher chance of getting a higher rating comes at a cost.  Such a cost is often a small percentage of the net gain.  Meaning, if you do not gain the higher rating, you owe nothing.  Often veterans attempt the VSOs first, and if unsuccessful, then they hire a pro.

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What is a Veteran Service Officer?

A Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a trained professional who helps veterans and their families navigate the often complex process of accessing benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Here’s what a VSO typically does:

1. Helps veterans apply for benefits they’ve earned through military service
2. Assists with filing disability compensation claims
3. Advises on pension benefits eligibility
4. Helps with accessing healthcare through the VA system
5. Provides guidance on education benefits like the GI Bill
6. Assists with burial and memorial benefits
7. Helps with appeals if claims are denied

Most importantly, VSOs provide these services free of charge. They work for county or state governments, or veterans service organizations (like the American Legion, VFW, or DAV), not the VA itself. This means they can serve as independent advocates for veterans.

VSOs have specialized training in VA regulations and procedures, so they understand the documentation needed and how to present a claim effectively, which can significantly improve the chances of approval.