Orange County's Veterans' Office, at 10984 FM 1442, Orange, (409) 745-1535 (fax 745-9539), weekdays 8 to 5 with appointments and walk-ins, interviews and advises on entitlements, files and reopens VA claims, files Notices of Disagreement and appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, keeps about 150 VA forms in stock and serves as liaison with the county's veterans organizations.
Also called: veterans service office, VSO, claims help, appeals, Notice of Disagreement, TVC, Orange, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, Pinehurst, Orangefield.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
The county's page describes the office in its own words: "Interview and advise clients on veterans or surviving spouse entitlements. Assist veterans or surviving spouses who are filing original claims for compensation and/or pension with the Department of Veterans Affairs and complete the required VA forms on behalf of the claimant. Assist veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities... Follow up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional Office. File Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional Office if a veteran believes the decision made by the VA was incorrect. Review Statements of the Case from the VA regarding denials of claim and assist veterans with the preparation of responses. Assist veterans or surviving spouses in the preparation of appeals for denial of claims and file the appeals with the VA Regional Office of the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C. Assist veterans and windows [sic] file their annual medical expense reports and Eligibility Verification Reports with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Complete VA Forms other than for original claims (Approximately 150 different forms stocked). Answer/research telephone inquiries regarding medical, education, insurance, death/burial and other miscellaneous benefits. Serve as liaison with veterans organizations in Orange County. Ensure compliance with all Department of Veterans Affairs, State of Texas, and Texas Veterans Commission related laws, procedures, and polices."
Where and when. 10984 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630; phone (409) 745-1535, fax (409) 745-9539; Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; call to schedule appointments, walk-ins accepted. The office's email account is [email protected]; the county's administrative building is at 123 South 6th Street, Orange.
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VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.