PA Service Officer 

Name: Thomas Coreau, Director/Service Officer

Dauphin County Administration Building (4th

Floor)
2 South 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA  17101
Phone: (717) 780-6357

Fax: (717) 780-6330

Email: tcoreau@dauphincounty.gov

 

Filing a VA Claim

 

 As the largest organization of combat veterans, the VFW understands the frustrations that can arise when filing a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The claims process can be confusing and one that service members and veterans shouldn't try to navigate alone. That's why the VFW's National Veterans Service (NVS) was created.

NVS consists of a nationwide network of service officers who are experts in dealing with the claims process and help thousands of veterans cut through the bureaucratic red tape every year. They are the key to success, recovering approximately $1 billion in earned benefits and compensation for veterans each year. 

VFW Service Officers are trained experts, helping veterans develop their case with ease by reviewing and applying current law, pertinent legislation, regulations and medical histories. As skilled professionals, they assist  in filing for disability compensation, rehabilitation and education programs, pension and death benefits, and employment and training programs. Furthermore, they won’t hesitate to request hearings before the VA and the Board of Veterans Appeals to present oral arguments when needed.

VFW Service Officers are with America's veterans every step of the way once they're ready to file a claim. This is a service the VFW is proud to offer--free of charge--to anyone seeking assistance with the claims process. It's a service our veterans have earned and deserve.

 

 

VFW SERVICE OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

 

• Offer research and advice to veterans who wish to handle their own claims.

• Assist veterans who are filing original claims for compensation and/or pension with the Department of Veterans

• Affairs and complete the required VA forms on behalf of the claimant. 

• Assist veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities and complete the required VA forms

• Follow up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional Office. 

• File Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional Office if a veteran believes the decision made by the VA was incorrect. 

• Review statements of the case from the VA regarding denials of claim and assist veterans with the preparation of responses. 

• Assist veterans or surviving spouses in the preparation of appeals for denial of claims and file the appeals with the local VA Regional Office for forwarding to the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C. 

• Complete VA Forms other than for original claims. 

• Answer/research telephone inquiries regarding medical, death/burial and other miscellaneous benefits. 

 

 For Additional information on VA Bennifits click here.

 

 For information on Educational benifits click here.

 

 For informatin on scholarships click here.

 

 Are you or another Veteran you know in need of Financal Assistance?

Unmet Needs is there to help America's service members who run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity. The program provides financial aid of up to $2,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant -not a loan- so no repayment is required. click here