Veteran Benefits & Assistance
Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the Veterans of Foreign Wars continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families.
Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the Veterans of Foreign Wars continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families.
Certified Advocates
Throughout the State of Michigan and at the VA Regional Office in Detroit, VFW Service Officers that are Accredited and Certified by the VA fight for the rights of our Nations veterans on a daily basis. These highly trained professionals, specializing in all programs administered by the VA stand ready and willing to provide whatever VA benefits assistance is required! These services are available at no cost to veterans or their dependents! Nor does one have to be a member of the VFW to receive our services.
From a simple request of a discharge document to a case with complicated issues that may require extensive medical and Court Cases research, we will exhaust all means to obtain a favorable decision. In the event a claim is denied we will represent the case through the appellate process to the Board of Veterans Appeals (VBA) and if not successful to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) if warranted.
How VFW Service Officers Advocate for You:
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Help you identify issues and develop evidence
- Answer your requests for assistance
- File your claims with VA in a timely manner
- Review your rating decision for accuracy
What We Will Do:
- During your interview, WE WILL review your information and inform you of what benefits you should claim as well as any other benefits that may be available
- WE ARE trained VA benefits experts who have access to VA computer systems in order to provide you with the information you need for your claim to succeed
- WE WILL submit your claim to VA in a timely manner to ensure that you receive the maximum benefit to which you are entitled
- WE WILL conduct a thorough review of your decision before VA sends it to you. The VFW has a 90% success rate in correcting errors, helping you avoid the lengthy appeals process
- If you are unsatisfied with the outcome of your claim, WE WILL help you appeal VA's decision
Please feel free to contact a VFW Representative for help with filing a claim for VA benefits, VA health care and all eligible VA benefits at:
VFW Service Office
McNamara Federal Building
477 Michigan Ave, Ste. #1228
Detroit, MI 48226-2588
Phone: 313-964-6510
Fax: 313-964-6545
Email: vfwus.vbadet@va.gov
477 Michigan Ave, Ste. #1228
Detroit, MI 48226-2588
Phone: 313-964-6510
Fax: 313-964-6545
Email: vfwus.vbadet@va.gov
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Our well-trained, VA Accredited VFW Representatives are ready to assist you with you! Please feel free to contact us! We have VFW Representatives located throughout the State of Michigan!
VFW Field Coverage Schedule:
Karen Greene, Supervisor of Field Operations
Detroit VAMC: Mon, Tues, Fri. appts only: 313/964-6510
Fraser VFW Post 6619: 1st Friday appts only: 619/313-7980
Detroit VARO: Wed
Lapeer County VA: Thursday appts only: 810/667-0256
email: karen.r.greene@va.gov
Jaye Cantu, Assistant State Service Officer
Lansing CBOC: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri PH: 517/567-3925
Sheridan VFW Post 5065: Thursday
CELL: 313/645-0106
email: reynaldo.cantu@va.gov
Roy Catlin III, Assistant State Service Officer
VAMC-Battle Creek: Mon-Fri
PH: 269/966-5600 X33889
CELL: 313/712-0406
email: roy.catlin@va.gov
Eddie Dunn, Jr., Assistant State Service Officer
VAMC-Saginaw: Mon-Friday
CELL: 313/858-1961
email: eddie.dunn@va.gov
Bonnie (Williams) Gibbs, Assistant State Service Officer
VAMC-Ann Arbor: Mon, Tues, Wed, 1st & 3rd Fri
VAMC-Detroit: Thursday
Taylor VFW Post 4422: 2nd & 4th Fri
CELL: 313/977-1802
email: bonnie.williams3@va.gov
Pat Holcomb, Assistant State Service Officer
Negaunee VFW Post: Mon, Tues, Th, Fri PH: 906/475-9183
Houghton Vet Center (1st & 3rd Wed)
Escanaba Vet Center (2nd & 4th Wed) PH: 906/233-0244
CELL: 313/858-0706
email: vfwupnorth@hotmail.com
Timothy Lewis, Assistant State Service Officer
Shiawassee County: Mon-Th
VAMC-Saginaw: Friday
CELL: 313/645-0198
email: timothy.lewis329@va.gov
David Moler, Assistant State Service Officer
Muskegon County Veterans Services
Ph: 231/724-7143
CELL: 313/529-2746
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
email: david.moler@va.gov
Dustin Parlin, Assistant State Service Officer
Wyoming CBOC: Mon, Wed, Fri
Ottawa County: Tues, Th
CELL: 313/632-1539
email: dustin.parlin@va.gov
Gary Putinsky, Assistant State Service Officer
Genesee County: Mon, Tues, Th, Fri
PH: 810/257-3068
CELL: 810/241-5991
email: gputinsky@co.genesee.mi.us
Barry Walter, Assistant State Service Officer
Clinton County Courthouse: Friday
PH: 989/227-6457
CELL: 313/674-1511
email: barryfw516@hotmail.com
Due to some of our field staff having various locations on a weekly basis, we ask that you please call the VFW Service Office main line at 313/964-6510 to confirm their workplan and locations.
Some of these locations require appointments. Most locations are "walk-in" basis. These schedules can change without prior notification. We ask that you please call our main VFW Service Office at 313/964-6510 to make sure the individual VFW Service Officer is at their scheduled stop before you make a trip!
to make sure the individual VFW Service Officer is at their scheduled stop before you make a trip!NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS!
BUDDY TO BUDDY PROGRAM
The Buddy to Buddy Program is set up to help veterans that may need the support of another veterans to help them handle transition from military to civilian life. Please click on the links provided for more information.
