These organizations provide free help — use them alongside Own Your Claim.
Veterans Service Organizations provide free, accredited claims assistance. They can represent you before the VA at no cost.
VA VSO Directory
Official VA list of accredited VSOs — search by state and organization.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Free claims assistance from accredited service officers. No membership required for claims help.
American Legion
National VSO with offices in most states. Free claims assistance and benefits counseling.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Free claims service through VFW Service Officers in most states.
AMVETS
Free claims assistance, especially for PACT Act and toxic exposure claims.
SSDI attorneys work on contingency — you pay nothing unless you win. They take a portion of your back pay (capped by law at 25% or $7,200, whichever is less).
VA.gov — File a Disability Claim
Official VA portal for filing disability claims online (VA Form 21-526EZ).
VA.gov — Check Claim Status
Track the status of a pending VA disability claim or appeal.
SSA.gov — Apply for SSDI
Official Social Security portal for SSDI and SSI applications.
National Personnel Records Center
Request your military service records (DD-214, STRs) via eVetRecs.
MyHealtheVet
Access your VA medical records online and authorize release to the VA claims system.
Own Your Claim handles the document prep. These organizations handle the representation. Together, you have the full picture.
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