Find a CVSO: your County Veterans Service Officer
1,978 CVSO office listings across 39 states and territories. CVSOs help with VA disability claims free of charge. Click your state below; if your county has no office, your state veterans agency can point you to the nearest one.
A veterans service officer is a free place to start a VA claim.
County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) are usually county government employees; some states use state or regional veterans service officers instead, and not every county has its own office. Their help is free. 1,978 office listings in our directory. Check any representative's accreditation with VA's accreditation search.
Sources: VA accredited representative FAQs · VA's find-a-representative tool · Reviewed
Why CVSOs first
- Free. Public employees; accredited service officers cannot charge you for VA claim help.
- Accredited. Once you appoint one (VA Form 21-22), they can file claims and talk to VA for you.
- Local. They know your state's veteran benefits, such as property-tax exemptions, as well as federal VA benefits.
- Holistic. CVSOs also assist with housing referrals, employment, and survivor benefits — not just claims.
Find your CVSO by state
Live count from the Wounded Warriors directory. Click your state for the per-county directory.
| State | CVSOs indexed |
|---|---|
| Texas | 210 |
| Pennsylvania | 135 |
| Iowa | 100 |
| North Carolina | 98 |
| Tennessee | 98 |
| Nebraska | 94 |
| Ohio | 94 |
| Indiana | 93 |
| Minnesota | 89 |
| Michigan | 86 |
| California | 84 |
| Mississippi | 83 |
| Arkansas | 76 |
| Florida | 74 |
| Wisconsin | 74 |
| New York | 71 |
| South Dakota | 66 |
| Colorado | 65 |
| Illinois | 56 |
| North Dakota | 53 |
| South Carolina | 48 |
| Washington | 40 |
| Oregon | 38 |
| Idaho | 23 |
| Georgia | 7 |
| Alabama | 2 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 |
| Kentucky | 2 |
| Maryland | 2 |
| Missouri | 2 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
| Oklahoma | 2 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
| New Mexico | 1 |
| Rhode Island | 1 |
| Utah | 1 |
| Virginia | 1 |
| Alaska | — |
| American Samoa | — |
| Connecticut | — |
| Delaware | — |
| District of Columbia | — |
| Guam | — |
| Hawaii | — |
| Louisiana | — |
| Maine | — |
| Montana | — |
| New Hampshire | — |
| Northern Mariana Islands | — |
| Puerto Rico | — |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | — |
| Vermont | — |
| West Virginia | — |
| Wyoming | — |
When CVSOs are NOT enough
If your claim has been denied and you're appealing, a VA-accredited attorney or claim agent may be worth the fee. Find a VA-accredited representative — only individuals listed there may legally charge fees per 38 CFR §14.626.