A Veteran Service Officer reviews your packet and files with you — free, every time, no matter which VSO you pick.
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Open VA's search →Why bring your packet to a VSO
- Free from a VSO. DAV, VFW, American Legion, your county veterans office, and hundreds of others help you at no cost — that is why they are listed first.
- Accredited by VA to represent you. They know what evidence a rater actually needs to see. Accreditation is permission to represent — it is not a promise of a free service, so check before you sign anything with an agent or an attorney.
- They file it. This app documents your record — a VSO is who actually submits the claim with you.
What to bring
- Your claim packet from this app (the PDF or the printed page)
- Your DD-214 (discharge papers)
- Any medical records or diagnoses you already have