Veteran Services: Benefits

Benefits

You served your country, and in the process you were injured. It could be a bad back. It could be loss of limb. Or maybe you're not sure if you're entitled to any government benefits. American Legion service officers file thousands of VA claims each year on behalf of America's veterans. And the Legion's Benefits Calculator can help you prepare to file a claim.

News

Legion launches new Claims Coach app

The new Claims Coach app includes a recoded directory of accredited American Legion service officers nationwide.

Commander shares concerns with Obama

American Legion leader meets with president to discuss the VA backlog and how to turn military experience into credits for career credentials.

Shinseki: Vets ready to ‘rebuild the middle class’

VA secretary wants Legion to encourage student veterans nationwide to graduate.

Fully developed claims: Backlog game-changer?

VA says Legion can help reduce the disability claims backlog by submitting more FDCs.

VA officials pin hopes on new claims process

Legion remains cautiously optimistic that Fully Developed Claims can cut the backlog, reduce wait times for veterans and their families.

Changing VA culture

An American Legion women veterans panel discusses the challenges women face at VA medical centers and initiatives to solve them.

Legion sponsors first claims fair

Veterans in the D.C. area get a helping hand in filing claims for VA benefits.

Student veterans question GI Bill delays

Advocates for student veterans say VA’s current processing system for Post 9/11 GI Bill claims is not enough to minimize, eliminate delays.

Legion to host Veterans Benefits Claims Fair

American Legion service officers will be available Feb. 21 in Washington, D.C., to help local veterans apply for VA benefits.

Disabled vets overpaid by nearly $1 billion

A House subcommittee hearing examined the effectiveness of Veterans Business Administration’s 100 percent temporary disability rating.

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