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The location of our office in Washington D.C., allows the VFW to monitor Congress and to administer our Veterans' Services program. The VFW has more than 100 trained service officers to assist any veteran, or their dependents, obtain federal or state entitlements.
VFW service officers also assist veterans seeking education benefits, disability compensation, pension eligibility and other veterans' needs. Field representatives regularly inspect VA healthcare facilities, regional offices and national cemeteries. In addition, civil service and employment specialists monitor laws concerning veterans' preference in federal employment and represent veterans in grievances regarding employment in the federal, state and private sectors. A recent addition to the Washington D.C., office is the Tactical Assessment Center, a 24-hour help line for veterans with questions or concerns about VA entitlements. (1-800-vfw-1899)
VFW's National Legislative Service office monitors all legislation affecting veterans. It alerts VFW membership to key veterans' legislation under consideration and actively lobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues. It often assists congressional staffs in preparing veterans' legislation.
VFW's National Security and Foreign Affairs office monitors national security and foreign affairs issues.
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