Getting started.
Who this helps
Service officer assistance is available to all veterans, not just Legion members.
How to get started
Call the state headquarters to be connected with a service officer near you. Claims assistance is free and confidential.
How they can help.
The American Legion Department of Maine operates posts across the state and provides free, accredited service officers who help veterans navigate VA benefits claims. Their partnership with the state's Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance Program provides emergency grants to veterans in crisis.
- VA disability claims filing assistance (accredited service officers)
- Emergency financial grants (VEFAP partnership, up to $2,000)
- Benefits navigation and appeals
- Scholarships
- Veteran advocacy
What to have ready.
DD-214, medical records, any VA correspondence.
Call with your questions