Veteran Service Officers (VSO)
What are VSO's?
Accredited American Legion sVeteran Service Officers are specially trained to provide expert assistance, free of charge, to veterans and their families.
What can a VSO do for You?
While the majority of a service officer’s work involves an application for VA disability benefits, these compassionate professionals also provide information, referrals and resources on education, employment and business, death benefits and other important topics.t it.
Your Local VSO
Your Local American Legion Veteran Service Officers at Cecil Cox Post 147 are ready to assist you in building your claim within the Veterans Administration.
Paperwork You'll Need
- DD Form 214 (Issued at separation) (Don't have yours? Your VSO can help you obtain your DD214)
- Service medical records (outpatient), dental records, entrance and separation examination reports Inpatient hospitalization records (private or military)
- Private outpatient medical records (if applicable)
- Personnel file
- Line of Duty (LOD) investigation reports
- Overseas or temporary duty (travel) orders