Veteran Benefits & Assistance
Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the Veterans of Foreign Wars continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families.
Contact a VFW Representative for Help With VA Benefits & Claims at our post.
Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the Veterans of Foreign Wars continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families.
Contact a VFW Representative for Help With VA Benefits & Claims at our post.
As
the largest organization of combat veterans, we understand the
frustrations that can arise when transitioning out of the military or
filing a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The claims
process can be confusing and one that service members and veterans
shouldn't try to navigate alone. That's why the VFW's National Veterans Service (NVS) was established to help all veterans, service members and their families.
NVS
consists of a nationwide network of VA accredited service officers and
pre-discharge representatives who are experts in dealing with the VA and
are the key to your success. Our cadre of highly-trained and
professional advocates help veterans cut through bureaucratic red tape.
VA reports veterans represented by the VFW have recouped more than $9
billion in earned benefits, including $1.4 billion in new claims in 2019
alone.
VFW
Service Officers are trained experts, helping veterans develop their
case with ease by reviewing and applying current law, pertinent
legislation, regulations and medical histories. As skilled
professionals, we assist in filing for disability compensation,
rehabilitation and education programs, pension and death benefits, and
employment and training programs. Furthermore, we won’t hesitate to
request hearings before the VA and the Board of Veterans Appeals to
present oral arguments when needed.
VFW
Service Officers are with America's veterans every step of the way once
they're ready to file a claim. This is a service the VFW is proud to
offer--free of charge--to anyone seeking assistance with the claims
process.
Department of Ohio Service Officers (DSO)
Eric Drake: eric.drake@va.gov
Assistant Department Service Officers (ADSO)
Jeriel Santiago:
Lora Viars: lori.viars@va.gov
Cleveland VA Regional Office
Room 1013-A
Phone: (216) 522-3510
Fax: (216) 522-7335
Email: VFW.VBACLE@va.gov
Cleveland Out-Based Office - Cincinnati
Suite 225
Phone: (513) 684-2661
Fax: (513) 684-2660
VA Medical Center - Dayton
Room 1D-145B
Phone: (937) 267-3914 x 2964
Fax: (937) 267-3914
Closed on Thursdays
VA Medical Center - Cincinnati
Room B148
Mon-Wed & Fri 07:30-15:30
Please send all correspondence to the Cleveland Office.
| EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE |
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| All Emergency Catagory Files | |||
| Aid & Charity Associations | |||
| Air Force Aid Society | |||
| American Red Cross | |||
| Armed Forces Relief Trust | |||
| Army Emergency Relief | |||
| Cell Phone, Government Supported | |||
| Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund | |||
| Coast Guard Mutual Assistance | |||
| DTE Senior Citizen Electric Service Rate | |||
| Emergency Relief, Non Government, National Resource Directory | |||
| Family & Caregiver Support, National Resource Directory | |||
| Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund | |||
| Financial Assistance for Mortgage or Rent Payments | |||
| Friends of the Fisher House - Illinois | |||
| Goodwill Industries | |||
| Help for Homeless Veterans | |||
| Homeless Assistance, National Resource Directory | |||
| Homeless Vet 24 Hour Hotline (VA) 1-877-4AID VET | |||
| Homeless Veterans, VA | |||
| Legal Services and Veterans Treatment Court, SCRA and USERRA Laws | |||
| Legal Services ABA Pro Bono | |||
| Legal Resources for Veterans, Google.com | |||
| Legal Resources for Veterans, Yahoo.com | |||
| National Guard Online Community | |||
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | |||
| Salvation Army | |||
| Service Members Civil Relief Act | |||
| Service Members Civil Relief Act | |||
| Service Members Civil Relief Act, Overview, Military.com | |||
| Shelters | |||
| Social Security Administration online | |||
| Social Security Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) | |||
| United Way, Michigan 2-1-1 Phone Numbers | |||
| United Way, Nationwide 2-1-1 Phone Numbers | |||
| Veterans Assistance Foundation | |||
| Veterans' Organizations | |||
| VFW Family Assistance | |||
| VFW National Military Services | |||
| VFW National Veterans Service | |||
| VFW Post Military Assistance | |||
| VFW Transitioning to Civilian Life | |||
| VFW Troop Support | |||
| Volunteers of America | |||
| Warrior Care, DoD & VA Resources Site | |||
| Wounded Warrior Traumatic Brain Injury Project, Grand Rapids, MI | |||
| VETERAN INFORMATION |
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| All Veteran information Category Files | |||
| All Veteran Research Category Files | |||
| Census News | |||
| Hiring People with Criminal Record | |||
| Historical Documents of Interest to Veterans | |||
| Laws Protecting Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities | |||
| Locating Veterans & Service Members | |||
| Military Discharge, Upgrade Application | |||
| Military Records & Discharges, Correction Application | |||
| National Gravesite Locator | |||
| Prior Service Connected Medical Issues | |||
| Priority of Service for Veterans and Eligible Spouses | |||
| Replacement Military Records | |||
| Replacement Medical Records | |||
| Replacement Military Awards & Decorations (National Archives) | |||
| Social Security Credit for Military Service (1957 - 2001) | |||
| U.S. Dept of Justice - Rights of Servicemembers and Veterans | |||
| VA Board of Veterans' Appeals | |||
| Veteran Data and Information | |||
| Veteran & Active Duty Information, J. Jones | |||
| Women Veterans | |||
