Veteran Service Organization Profile
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
VVA · Founded 1978 · Silver Spring, MD
Mission: Promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans — to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.
Services
- Free VA disability claims help (VA-accredited)
- Agent Orange + PACT Act advocacy
- Veterans Initiative — POW/MIA accounting
- Project Friendly Force — bringing volunteers into Veteran/Vet Center programs
Eligibility to join
Vietnam-era veterans (1961-1975); associate membership for non-Vietnam-era veterans.
Notes
Chartered by Congress. Particularly active on Agent Orange + Camp Lejeune presumptive issues.
In crisis? Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7 confidential, federally-operated. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net.
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