American Legion

Senior Veterans · Ohio · Free

Veterans service organization with free claims assistance through accredited service officers. Relevant for surviving spouses of wartime veterans who never knew they qualified for VA benefits independently. Most claims take 4-8 months; some are decided faster via the Fully Developed Claim path with all evidence submitted upfront. Veterans buried in any VA national cemetery are entitled to a headstone, perpetual care, and burial at no cost. Open at no cost to Ohio seniors and the families supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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