Most U.S. counties have a CVSO — a publicly employed claims expert who files VA disability and pension claims for free.
CVSOs (County Veterans Service Officers) are publicly employed, VA-accredited claims representatives. About 77% of U.S. counties have one, and many CVSOs cover neighboring counties too. They file VA disability claims, pension claims, and appeals for free — no fee ever, even for complex cases. To find yours, search our directory by ZIP, state, or county.These plain-English answers are maintained by Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741). We cite VA's official sources where applicable. Always verify the most current rules at va.gov. Free, machine-queryable under CC-BY 4.0.