The Veteran Services office's mission is to assist all Perry County veterans, their spouses, widows, and children with filing claims for VA benefits. The office is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Azbill Community Center, the first door on the right as you enter the first set of doors to the building.
Appointments may be scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., beginning the first week of October. Walk-ins are always welcome if no appointment is scheduled. To better serve veterans and families, please contact and make an appointment at the 931-589-2786 office, 931-589-2007 fax, or email
What does an accredited representative or a VSO do?
Accredited representatives and VSOs can help you understand and apply for VA benefits, like:
- Financial support (monthly payments)
- Education
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Home loans
- Life insurance
- Pension
- Health care
- Burial benefits
These trained professionals can also help you
- Gather supporting documents (like a doctor’s report or medical test results)
- File a claim or appeal on your behalf
- Provide added support, like helping with transportation to medical appointments or emergency funds.
Note: Veterans Service Officers work for Veterans Service Organizations (both are called VSOs), as well as for local government offices.
What does it cost to use an accredited representative or a VSO?
In general, no individual or organization may charge you a fee to help you file your initial application for benefits. But they may charge you for unusual expenses. Only after a decision on your original claim can VA-accredited claims agents and attorneys charge for their services. Make sure you ask up front what, if any, fees you’ll be charged. If you believe a claims agent or attorney charged too high a cost, you can challenge it.
How do I find an accredited representative or a VSO?
You can find an accredited representative or a VSO in 1 of 2 ways:
- Go to eBenefits to find a local representative (including a recognized VSO, an attorney, or a claims agent) by state/territory, zip code, or the organization’s name. Go to eBenefits
- Or search the VA Office of the General Counsel’s list to find VA-recognized organizations and VA-accredited individuals by name, city, state, or zip code.
Search the VA Office of the General Counsel’s list.
How do I set up an accredited representative or a VSO to work on my behalf?
You’ll need to either use eBenefits or fill out a form and mail it in.
Choose one of these ways to get set up:
- Use eBenefits to let us know you’ll be working with a representative or to change your current representation. Go to eBenefits
- To have a VSO help you, fill out an Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant’s Representative (VA Form 21-22). Download VA Form 21-22 (PDF)
- To have a claims agent or attorney help you, fill out an Appointment of Individual as Claimant’s Representative (VA Form 21-22a). Download VA Form 21-22a (PDF)
If you’re filling out one of the forms, you must mail it to your nearest VA regional office. Please speak to the service organization or representative before you send your request.
Find a VA regional office near you
Veterans Meetings
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1123 meets on the second Thursday, 5:00 p.m.; contact Dale Long, VVA President, 931-593-2745. These groups meet on the third Tuesday: VFW Post 4973, 4:00 p.m., contact Dan Walcott, 931-306-3427; and Perry County Veterans Association, 5:00 p.m., contact Mike Caldwell, PCVA Chairman, 931-589-2032. On the third Thursday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 56 and American Legion Post 0176 meet at 4:00 p.m., contact Rosanna Weems, 985-855-7285. All meetings are held at the Perry County Veterans Building, Linden.