VFW Post 7824 • Vancouver, Washington
Veteran Benefits & Assistance
Find help with VA claims, health care, education, employment, housing, burial benefits, military records, toxic exposure, survivor benefits, and immediate support.
Local VA Contacts
Get Help With VA Benefits and Claims
Use these local contacts for claims assistance, transition support, and VA benefit guidance. Contact the office before visiting to confirm current availability and appointment requirements.
Free Local Claims Assistance
VFW Accredited Claims Assistance
An accredited VFW Service Officer can explain available benefits, review documentation, help prepare applications, and assist Veterans and eligible family members with the VA claims process.
Claims assistance is provided without charge.
Vancouver VA Hospital
VFW Accredited Claims Assistance
- Office
1601 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard
Building 17, Suite A145
Vancouver, WA 98661 - Availability Contact the office to confirm appointments and current staffing.
- Telephone (360) 695-6414
- Email vancouvervso@vfwwa.org
Post-9/11 Transition Support
Military2VA Social Work Contact
Wayne A. Flohr, LCSW, is listed as a Post-9/11 Military2VA Social Work Case Manager with the Portland VA Health Care System.
This separate entry gives Veterans and transitioning service members a direct contact for Military2VA social work support.
Wayne A. Flohr, LCSW
Post-9/11 Military2VA Social Work Case Manager
- Agency Portland VA Health Care System
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Office Phone (360) 696-4061 ext. 38717
- Mobile (971) 291-7627
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Popular VA Services
Use these official VA resources to begin an application, manage a claim, access health care, or retrieve records.
Apply for VA Disability Benefits
Review eligibility, evidence requirements, and the official process for filing a disability compensation claim.
Check a Claim or Appeal
Sign in to review the status of claims, appeals, decision reviews, and supporting evidence.
Manage VA Health Care
Apply for health care, manage appointments, refill prescriptions, and access health services.
Download VA Records
Access benefit letters, military records, health information, and other VA documents.
Official Resources
Benefits & Services Directory
Search federal resources by benefit, program, service, or category.
Showing all benefit resources.
Compensation, Pension & Appeals
- VA Disability Compensation Benefits for service-connected injuries and illnesses.
- Veterans Pension Income-based benefits for qualifying wartime Veterans.
- Decision Reviews and Appeals Review options when you disagree with a VA decision.
- Board of Veterans’ Appeals Information about appeals before the Board.
Health, Mental Health & Caregiving
- VA Health Care Eligibility, enrollment, appointments, and health services.
- VA Mental Health Services Treatment and support for mental health concerns.
- National Center for PTSD PTSD education, treatment information, and resources.
- Family Caregiver Assistance Eligibility and application information for the VA caregiver program.
Education, Employment & Training
- VA Education Benefits GI Bill, training, tuition assistance, and education tools.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment Employment and training assistance for eligible Veterans.
- Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment Employment services and workplace resources.
- Federal Employment for Veterans Veterans’ preference and federal hiring information.
Housing, Home Loans & Long-Term Care
- VA Home Loans Eligibility, certificates, purchasing, and refinancing.
- VA Housing Assistance Home-loan help and support for housing instability.
- Geriatrics and Extended Care Long-term care, home-based care, and aging-related services.
- Aid and Attendance Benefits Additional pension payments for qualifying care needs.
Burial, Memorial & Survivor Benefits
- Burial and Memorial Benefits Burial eligibility, cemetery services, and memorial items.
- Headstones, Markers, and Medallions Government-furnished memorial items for eligible Veterans.
- Survivors Pension and DIC Compensation and pension information for eligible survivors.
- Family, Survivor, and Caregiver Benefits Health, education, insurance, and support programs.
Military Records, Awards & Legal Rights
- Request Military Service Records Obtain DD Form 214 and other personnel records.
- Replace Military Awards and Decorations Request replacement medals and service awards.
- Servicemember and Veteran Legal Rights Federal legal protections for service members and Veterans.
- Center for Women Veterans Programs, outreach, and resources for women Veterans.
Toxic Exposure
Service-Related Exposure Resources
Review health care and disability information related to burn pits, Agent Orange, Gulf War service, and other hazardous exposures.
PACT Act Benefits
Review expanded health care and disability eligibility for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
Agent Orange Exposure
Find qualifying service locations, presumptive conditions, and disability compensation information.
Gulf War and Other Exposures
Review disability information for Gulf War illnesses, burn pits, contaminated water, radiation, and other hazards.
Immediate Support
Crisis, Housing, and Urgent Care
Use these resources when you need prompt crisis support, housing assistance, or guidance about urgent and emergency health care.
Veterans Crisis Support
Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, text 838255, or use online chat for free, confidential crisis support.
Homeless Veterans Assistance
Find safe shelter, supportive services, and long-term housing help for Veterans who are homeless or at risk.
Urgent and Emergency Care
Learn when to use VA urgent care, an emergency department, or other immediate health services.
