Provides assistance to veterans and their families with filing claims for VA benefits. Assistance provided may include help understanding eligibility criteria, payment processes, and rights of beneficiaries. Assistance may also be provided with completing benefits forms.

Provides information, counseling and claims service to all honorably discharged veterans and their dependents concerning disability compensation, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension, education, employment, and other benefits.

Assists veterans and their families securing county, state, and federal benefits they may be entitled to. Provides temporary financial assistance; Transportation to and from VA clinics; Fuel reimbursement for trips to VA appointments; Fully equipped veteran workroom.

Provides state and nationally trained and accredited Veterans Service Officers ready to assist you. We are happy to answer your questions and assist you in filing your claims and paperwork. Can also issue a State of Ohio Veterans Honorably Discharged Identification Card.

A fraternal, patriotic, historical and charitable organization that preserves and strengthens comradeship among its members through the assistance of worthy veterans and their families (especially widows and orphans), honoring those veterans who have gone before us, assisting in our local communities and maintaining true allegiance to the government of the United States and fidelity to its constitution and laws.

Assists veterans who are attempting to obtain or are receiving benefits from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Provide temporary financial assistance to honorably discharged veterans, spouse or qualified dependents in need. Transportation for eligible veterans to and from medical appointments at the Cleveland VA Medical Center and the Youngstown VA Clinic.

Provides information, counseling and claims service to all honorably discharged veterans and their dependents concerning disability compensation, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension, education, employment, and other benefits.

Provides accredited service officers who know the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs compensation and pension programs, and who will assist Veterans to complete paperwork and obtain the benefits to which they are entitled. Will aid with the preparation of forms, documentation of claims, proper submission of claims to VA and other follow-up agencies, and obtaining records (military and medical).

The VFW fosters camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts. They exist to serve veterans, the military, and local communities, and to advocate on behalf of all veterans. VFW Posts work to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this country.

Service officers can assist the veteran or their dependent in filing for the following VA benefits: service-connected compensation, non-service connected disability pension, survivor's pension, death and burial benefits, VA healthcare enrollment, headstones, education, home loan guarantee certificates, vocational rehabilitation, upgrading or correcting DD form 214's, and any other benefits available from federal or state sources. The service officers will monitor claims once they are filed and will follow through with assistance on appeals when necessary.

Provides services free to eligible Veterans and their families. Services include: - Individual readjustment counseling - Group readjustment counseling - Military Sexual Trauma (MST) - Referral for benefits assistance - Liaison with community agencies - Marital and Family counseling - Substance abuse information and referral - Community education - Job counseling referral - Help for homeless Veterans.

Aid to Veterans. Helps Veterans and their loved ones obtain benefits. Transportation for Veterans to VAMC Wade Park in Cleveland.

Provides Readjustment Counseling Services (RCS) for Veterans, Guard/Reserve and Active Duty Members by providing benefits application assistance, information and referral services for veterans to include job placement referral, alcohol and drug referral, claims contact referral, and primarily assist as the focal point for Veterans in need of Mental Health services or direction for assistance of the above mentioned.

Provides Veterans and their dependents United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) to assist them in understanding VA benefits and in filing claims. Provides services such as explaining benefits, filling out forms, forwarding claims for processing and representing Veterans in appeals. Provides case management to Veterans, helping them screen and file for federal, state and county veterans' benefits. Callers will be referred to the county Job and Family Services office for assistance with unemployment forms.

Assist veterans and families with VA claims, temporary financial assistance, utility assistance, transportation to Wade Park VA and Parma, burial expense assistance.

Provides assistance in dealing with the Department of Veteran Affairs. VSC Service Officers represent and assist veterans, spouses, dependent children, surviving widows, and parents of deceased veterans for benefits when they apply to the VA. Provides assistance in locating and obtaining military service discharge papers (DD 214), completing applications to obtain birth, marriage, and death certificates, and offering referrals to counseling services.

Provides veteran support services including individual and family counseling and treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; coordinates support groups for Vietnam and Vietnam era and later veterans and for their significant others; makes referrals for needed professional services. Also offers bereavement counseling.

Veterans living in Ohio may be eligible for educational, employment, financial, health care, home loans, and many other benefits. The best way to get connected to your veterans benefits is to visit your county veterans service office. Ohio's 88 county veterans service offices are trained to advise you about available benefits and help you apply for these benefits.

Direct Aid Program provides veterans and their families up to $200 per veteran per year in states they are registered in. Direct aid needs addressed have included, but are not limited to rent, utilities, shelter, auto repair, food, clothing and relocation. VO Depot is a thrift store that benefits veterans financial services. Veterans get 20% off every day and veterans in need can obtain vouchers that allow them to shop for free. Freedom Food Pantry Program provides fresh foods and non-perishables to veterans. The Outreach Program Works with veterans to help them find employment either through outside employers or agencies they are associated with or through the Outreach Program. Provide support to other agencies that work to enhance veterans lives. Assist WWII veterans and their families with registration for the National WWII Memorial.

Provides veterans and their eligible dependents assistance with the application process and paperwork to be completed in order to help them in obtaining services they are eligible for.

Evaluates cases where: - Compensation or pension benefits are being denied and terminated and the applicant is disabled or age 65 and older; - VA health care benefits are being denied and terminated, including fugitive or fleeing felons; - Applicant has a VA benefits overpayment; - Applicant seeks a discharge upgrade or VA character of service determination due to less than honorable discharge.

JFS may provide assistance for veterans with obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country. Program also identifies services, assistance and referrals appropriate to the veterans' needs and works with the veteran to achieve self sufficiency.