If you are a veteran in crisis: call the Veterans Crisis Line — dial 988, then press 1 · text 838255 · chat at
veteranscrisisline.net — 24/7, confidential, no VA enrollment required.
National oversight & veteran service organizations
VA Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Report fraud, waste, abuse, patient safety issues, or whistleblower complaints directly to the VA's independent watchdog.
vaoig.gov/hotline
vaoig.gov/hotline
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Free, accredited help filing and appealing VA disability claims, plus free rides to VA medical appointments in many areas.
dav.org
dav.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Free, accredited claims assistance and advocacy for veterans, service members, and their families.
vfw.org
vfw.org
The American Legion
Free accredited service officers who help with VA claims, appeals, and benefits questions nationwide.
legion.org
legion.org
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
Free case management and resource referrals for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
iava.org
iava.org
Your member of Congress
Every U.S. House and Senate office has a caseworker who handles VA casework for free — often the fastest way to break a logjam.
house.gov · senate.gov
house.gov · senate.gov
Your state's Department of Veterans Affairs
Every state runs its own veterans agency, separate from the federal VA — they help with state benefits, county veteran service officers, state veterans homes, and more. Find yours below.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Washington, D.C.
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming