Meet With an Accredited Veteran Service Officer

Getting ready for your first appointment with your veteran's service officer (VSO):

First Visit.

If this is your first visit with your VSO, you will want to bring along documents to support your claim. You will need the following items to file your claim:

  • Original or certified copy of your discharge papers (DD-214 or other)

  • Medical evidence of your diagnosis including statements from doctors showing current medical condition, the date of diagnosis and doctors name and contact information

  • Medical evidence indicating that the disability was caused by or arose during your active duty service

  • Other evidence you believe will support your claim

Additional Items.

You may also need the following items if they apply to your situation:

  • Marriage certificate

  • Birth certificate(s) for each claimed dependent, including your spouse

  • Social Security numbers for each claimed dependent

  • Death certificate, if applying for survivors benefits

  • Divorce decree(s) for veteran and spouse

  • Guardianship documents

  • Social Security award letters showing current benefit rate

  • VA pension or annuity award letter showing current benefit rate

  • Any correspondence from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Bank account and routing numbers (required for direct deposit of VA payments)

Request an Appointment

Please submit the Request form and allow one business day for a reply. Before you arrive, you are expected to download, print out and complete the forms listed below.

REGISTRATION FORM

CHECKLIST