FYI: The information contained below, is provided for you by the Florissant Veterans Commission. Please read carefully:
Congressionally chartered organizations are national in scope having several thousand
Members nationwide. These familiar groups, American Legion, DAV, VFW, AMVETS, VVA,
KWV, Marine Corp League, to name a few, has local affiliations through established posts. However, unfamiliar to many, is the service officer network at local VA Regional Offices. The organization “Veteran’s Service Officer” (VSO), through a special Congressional Charter, can represent individual veterans concerning claims with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. These services are free to veterans and are not contingent of organization membership; however membership is strongly encouraged to support the various programs and services offered. Overall, membership is a consideration as the veteran’s organizations testify in Congress to support programs for veterans. Another plus is the free publications and information sent to members from these organizations. Additional information the Service Officer can provide is: “HOW TO...”, example, “How to get information on entitlements, for example: Education, Emergency Assistance, Transient Services, Employment, State and Federal Resources, Health Care, Social Services, Business and Legal Services.
FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
On Tuesdays, from 9:00AM to 3:30PM, the City of Florissant, has for your immediate council, a VSO (Veterans Service Officer) located in the Florissant City Hall.
The city hall is located at: 955 Rue St. Francios, Florissant, Missouri 63031
Phone: 314 921 5700
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