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Vols4Vets

Book update page

Established Veteran Service Organizations and Service Officers

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Veteran, survivor, spouse, helper.

Best first step

Use official accredited searches and established organizations, then verify what they can and cannot do.

What to gather

DD214, claim letters, question list and authorization paperwork if needed.

Safety notes

  • Do not assume every Veteran Service Organization handles the same types of claims.
  • Do not sign a power of attorney with a service officer before confirming they are currently accredited.
  • Do not assume membership in an organization is required before you can get help from its service officers.

Resource cards for this chapter

VA Accredited Representative Search

Search for an accredited VSO, attorney or claims agent

Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp

What to gather: Name, location and organization if known

Source type: Official federal accreditation search

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: This search does not tell you what you qualify for. Use VA or an accredited representative to confirm your next step.

State Veteran Agency

Start with the official state veteran agency

Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Official state website varies

What to gather: DD214, residence, disability rating if relevant and benefit question

Source type: Official state source

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.