Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation

The American Legion is an organization of Veterans serving other Veterans, their widows, and their orphans. The Legion was instrumental in the creation of the Veterans Administration, was the originator of the G.I. Bill of Rights, and is constantly working to maintain the rights and benefits earned by Veterans through their service to their country. A couple of the ways in which the Legion works for Veterans are described below.

• Field Services: In order to provide veterans with the quality medical service they deserve, Legion representatives make on-site visits to every VA medical facility. Their information and recommendations are submitted to VA officials for action. This information is also forwarded to Members of Congress and other government agencies.

• Veterans Service Officers: Each American Legion Post has a Service Officer available to help Veterans and their families get the VA benefits to which they are entitled. In addition, a full-time American Legion Service Officer is stationed at every VA Regional Office across the country and is ready to assist Veterans and their families.

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