VSO

Military abbreviation · Veteran

VSO
Stands forVeterans service organization
CategoriesMilitary

VSO stands for Veterans service organization, a veteran abbreviation.

Nonprofit group, such as the American Legion, VFW or DAV, that advocates for veterans and provides accredited representatives who help with VA claims and appeals at no cost.

Example: A VSO representative reviewed my claim before I submitted it.

Usage notes

Accredited VSO representatives, county veterans service officers and VA-accredited attorneys can represent claimants. VSO also refers to the individual "veterans service officer." Veterans are encouraged to avoid unaccredited consultants who charge fees.

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