Looking for help getting your service-earned benefits? You have come to the right place.
We are here for you… free of charge!
As a Congressionally charted veterans’ service organization (VSO), Paralyzed Veterans of America is here for you! Our National Service Officers are available to help ALL Veterans and their family get the benefits they have earned and deserved.
National Service Officers are accredited experts in VA benefits, and can legally represent Veterans, dependents and survivors before the VA.
Our National Service Officers are accredited authorities in VA benefits and are authorized to represent Veterans, dependents, and survivors before the VA, ensuring that your rights are protected and your claims are handled with the utmost care
Part 1: Set yourself up for success: Eligibility and Appeals
Set yourself up for success
Applying for VA Benefits can be an overwhelming process. Keep organized, and ask for help when you need it.
How to manage the mountains of paperwork
- Create a home filing system to help you find important documents. Many documents can now be managed electronically, so you may want to create a folder on your computer as well.
- Create a file of Veteran-related contacts.
- Take your time. Be legible on your forms. If you have a more complicated form to fill out, make a photocopy and practice filling out that form first.
- Don’t make up answers. If you don’t know how to answer something, check references or ask for help.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. PVA’s National Service Officers are trained to help you!
How PVA can help your case
PVA acts as your legislative advocates! PVA is a critical voice before Congress and state legislatures to ensure that Veterans are getting the best benefits possible.
We also have accredited national service officers (NSOs) that are able to help you navigate the benefits claims process free of charge.
Managing your benefits claim
If you disagree with your disability rating, or any other component of your benefits eligibility, here’s what you need to know.
Get proper support from PVA
- Make an appointment with an NSO to discuss your case.
- Have confidence in the person representing you. If you are not comfortable with someone, you have time to look for another, since you generally have one year to file an appeal.
If you need to appeal
Your NSO will be at your side at every part of the benefits claim process. If you need to appeal your claim or manage your existing appeals case, contact your NSO for more information.
Part 2: Types of Benefits Provided by VA
VA provides a variety of benefits to eligible Veterans. Scroll down to learn more about each benefit, or click the titles below to go to the corresponding section.
- Healthcare
- Prosthetics
- Education
- Home
- Post-Military Career
- Dependents
- Burial & Funeral
- Other
Part 2: Types of Benefits Provided by VA
VA provides a variety of benefits to eligible Veterans. Scroll down to learn more about each benefit, or click the titles below to go to the corresponding section.
- Healthcare
- Prosthetics
- Education
- Home
- Post-Military Career
- Dependents
- Burial & Funeral
- Other
