Article: Be Smart When Filing a VA Claim-Talk to a VFW Service Officer

Obtaining evidence, navigating VA's bureaucracy and understanding your legal rights are much easier when working with a qualified veterans advocate.

Filing a claim for VA compensation can be a tricky process, and most veterans would be well-advised to seek help from a qualified, experienced individual, such as a VFW service officer.

"VFW service officers receive some of the best training available," said Bill Bradshaw, director of VFW's National Veterans Service (NVS) based in Washington, D.C. "They know the laws and regulations and how to apply them."

Many factors come into play when VA decides whether to award compensation. In addition to the wound or illness itself, circumstances on how ...

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