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Many Posts have certified Post Service Officers available to help you and your dependents to obtain the VA benefits to which you are entitled. In addition, full time American Legion Service Officers are stationed at every VA Regional Office. Also, in Florida, almost every County has a County Veteran Service Office (CVSO) to assist in filing claims and obtaining other services offered by the VA.

Service Officers work closely with the State Job Service Offices who have LVER (Local Veterans Employment Representative) and DVOP (Disabled Veterans Outreach Program) specialists to assist veterans with job placement and rehabilitation training.

A program is set up to aid a veteran family with dependent children in times of need. Any veteran who is honorably discharged and meets the eligibility requirements may request assistance for dependent children through their local post. Grants are made for maintenance and medical. Applications are originated by the local posts and forwarded to Department Headquarters for final approval. More information is available from local posts or Department Headquarters. Contact them to request more details on the services offered in this section.

The National Emergency Fund was set up to provide assistance to Legion families during times of disaster. Applications are available from Department Headquarters.

Local Posts may be able to provide assistance in many different areas. Contact them to request more details on the services offered in there area.