After a traumatic experience, it's normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. But if the upset doesn't fade and you feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can seem like you'll never get over what happened or feel normal again.

 

This is why we have created the "buddy-buddy" program.  Veterans like you, that have shared a similar experience or trauma in one of our nations many conflicts, are available to talk with you openly and privately and help you deal with issues associated with your experience.

 

If you are struggling, if you are in pain, if you just need to talk, please call.

 

           Veterans Crisis Hotline  1 (800) 273- 8255   press "1"

 

 

 

 

Please Remember one key item. As Post Service Officers, your Mission is to Refer Veterans and Dependents with need to the Department Veteran Service Officers. These Officers are highly trained and Qualified to Properly initiate and Process these highly involved claims. This Training Information is to help illustrate how complex the process is.  The Veteran (or Dependent) cannot afford the time and potential loss of a claim based upon improperly filed claims.

 

Hip Pocket Training Video Series

Understanding VA Claims Assistance: An introduction to the VA claims assistance VFW Service Officers provide to veterans and service members

Understanding Service-Connected Benefits: Helping veterans and service members understand the ins and outs of service-connected benefits

Understanding VA Forms: An overview of VA forms that VFW Service Officers provide to veterans and service members through the organization’s National Veterans Service.

Understanding Types of Evidence: VFW Service Officers discuss common types of evidence that may help make your VA claim successful.

How & When to File a Claim for Increase: In this video we discuss how and when to file a claim for increase and what to expect when VA requests a future examination.

Understanding the Decision Ready Claims Process: What you need to know about VA's recent 30-day decisions email. 

VA Home Loans: Get the details on VA Home Loans and the VA Home Loan Guaranty.