The Veterans Service Officer performs administrative work in advising armed forces veterans and dependents of benefits available under federal, state, and local laws.
- Files and processes veterans claims
- Counels veterals on issues that they may be facing and directs or refers them to the correct professional services
- Responds to Veteran's affairs letters
- Advises persons currently in the armed forces concerning family allotments, hardship status, disability provisions and other armed forces benefits
- Assists pensioned veterand and widows in completing their annual income and medical expense reporting requirements
- Assist widow and widowers in securing Department of Veteran Affairs death benefits
- Advises on home loans and assitance in obtaining Certificates of Eligibility