Free help with your own VA claim

These people can look at your own case, help you file and represent you, at no cost. Make sure anyone you work with is accredited by the VA.

• Find an accredited representative near you

  Veterans service organizations, county veterans service officers, and accredited attorneys and agents. Search on VA.gov

• Check that someone is accredited

  Use the VA's own search before you work with anyone. VA accreditation search

• Veterans service organizations

  Free claim help from DAV, VFW, American Legion and others.

• County veterans service officers

  Most counties have one, often in the county government building. National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

• Florida veterans

  The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs has free claim help. floridavets.org

• Call the VA

  VA benefits line: 800-827-1000, Monday to Friday.

• Veterans Crisis Line

  Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Free and confidential, 24/7.

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