VA Accredited Veteran Advocates

VFW Service Officers located at the VA Regional Offices in San Diego and Oakland are accredited and certified by the VA and fight for the rights of our Nation's veterans on a daily basis.  These highly trained professionals, specializing in all programs administered by the VA, stand ready and willing to provide whatever 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.

• Assist with identifying issues and developing pertinent evidence
• Preparation for C&P examinations
• File your claims directly with VA
• Review and translate VA claim decision letters

• WE WILL meet with you to discuss your unique needs and identify the evidence needed to make your claim successful with the VA.
• WE WILL advise you on the benefits that you are entitled to and recommend which benefits you should claim.  
• WE ARE trained VA benefits experts with 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.