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.
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.
Certified Advocates
Throughout the United States, VFW Service Officers that are Accredited and Certified by the VA fight for the rights of our Veterans on a daily basis. These highly trained professionals, specializing in all programs administered by the VA stand ready and willing to provide whatever VA benefits assistance is required! These services are available at no cost to veterans or their dependents! Nor does one have to be a member of the VFW to receive our services.
From a simple request of a discharge document to a case with complicated issues that may require extensive medical and Court Cases research, we will exhaust all means to obtain a favorable decision. In the event a claim is denied we will represent the case through the appellate process to the Board of Veterans Appeals (VBA) and if not successful to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) if warranted.
How VFW Service Officers Advocate for You:
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Help you identify issues and develop evidence
- Answer your requests for assistance
- File your claims with VA in a timely manner
- Review your rating decision for accuracy
What We Will Do:
- During your interview, WE WILL review your information and inform you of what benefits you should claim as well as any other benefits that may be available
- WE ARE trained VA benefits experts who have access to VA computer systems in order to provide you with the information you need for your claim to succeed
- WE WILL submit your claim to VA in a timely manner to ensure that you receive the maximum benefit to which you are entitled
- WE WILL conduct a thorough review of your decision before VA sends it to you. The VFW has a 90% success rate in correcting errors, helping you avoid the lengthy appeals process
- If you are unsatisfied with the outcome of your claim, WE WILL help you appeal VA's decision
Please feel free to contact our well-trained VFW Representatives for help with filing a claim for VA benefits, VA health care and all eligible VA benefits by clicking the link below:
NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS!
| EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE |
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| All Emergency Category 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 | |||
| Goodwill Industries | |||
| Help for Homeless Veterans | |||
| Homeless Assistance, National Resource Directory | |||
| Homeless Vet 24 Hour Hotline (VA) 1-877-4AID VET | |||
| Homeless Veterans, VA | |||
| Housing Resources in Michigan | |||
| HUD Housing & Utility Assistance in MI | |||
| 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, Nationwide 2-1-1 Phone Numbers | |||
| Veterans Assistance Foundation | |||
| VFW Family Assistance | |||
| VFW National Military Services | |||
| VFW National Veterans Service | |||
| VFW Post Military Assistance | |||
| VFW Transitioning to Civilian Life | |||
| VFW Troop Support | |||
| Warrior Care, DoD & VA Resources Site | |||
| 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) | |||
| Replacement Military Awards and Discharge Documents (MI) | |||
| Social Security Credit for Military Service (1957 - 2001) | |||
| U.S. Dept of Justice - Rights of Servicemembers and Veterans | |||
| Veteran Data and Information | |||
| Veteran & Active Duty Information, J. Jones | |||
| Women Veterans | |||
| HISA Packet updated 7-1-15.pdf | |||
