Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs): Frequently Asked Questions

Veterans service organizations (VSOs) offer a range of services for veterans, servicemembers, dependents, and survivors. Some VSOs may provide programming for veterans in their communities, such as job fairs. Others may organize events to raise money for subsets of veterans, such as housing for homeless veterans. Some VSOs train individuals to represent claimants before the Department of Veterans Affairs and its Board of Veterans’ Appeals. This report answers frequently asked questions about how VSOs are funded, administered, and connected to the federal government.