The VFW Service Division is a full-service nonprofit that assists veterans, family members, and survivors. We advocate for benefits and entitlements and represent you before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle.
What we help with
- VA Disability Compensation
- VA Pension or Widows Pension
- Aid & Attendance
- Health Care Benefits
- Other Federal, State, or County benefits
What to bring to your first meeting
- DD214 or other separation papers for all periods of service
- Marriage certificate(s) and divorce decree(s)
- Birth records for each dependent child
- Any service medical records you have
- Current medical records showing diagnosis
- Medical records indicating service connection (in-service cause)
VFW Service Officer Locations
Seattle Regional Office
Accredited Claims Consultant
915 2nd Ave #1044, Seattle, WA 98174
Walk-ins Mon–Fri 7:30–11:00 am / 12:30–2:30 pm
Fife Headquarters
Accredited Claims Consultant
5213 Pacific Hwy E, Fife, WA 98424
Appointments Only Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30–4:00 pm
Walk-ins Tue & Thu 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Vancouver VA Hospital
Accredited Claims Consultant
1601 E 4th Plain Blvd, Bldg. 17, Ste A145, Vancouver, WA 98661
Seattle VA Hospital
Accredited Claims Consultant
1660 Columbian Way, Bldg. 1, Rm 108, Seattle, WA 98108
Yakima
Accredited Claims Consultant
1630 S 16th Ave, Suite 5, Yakima, WA 98902
Retsil — Port Orchard
Accredited Claims Consultant
1141 Beach Dr. East, Bldg. 10, Port Orchard, WA 98366
VFW Spokane
Accredited Claims Consultant
112 N University Rd, Bldg B, Spokane, WA 99206
Cheri Knox 509-798-1832 · cheri.knox@va.gov
Rita Hansard rita.hansard@va.gov
Everett Vet Center
Accredited Claims Consultant
1010 SE Everett Mall Way, Ste 101, Everett, WA 98208
Yelm — Post 5580
Veteran Service Officer
16733 103rd Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Appointments Only By Appointment Only
Division Leadership
Service Division Resources
Programs and links frequently used by our accredited staff to support veterans and families.
Housing programs
Other housing programs
- Washington State Veterans Downpayment Assistance Program (WSHFC)
- Washington Association of Realtors
- Rebuilding Together
- Washington State Property Tax Relief
- Federal VA Home Loans
- Federal VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH/SHA)
- Federal VA Home Improvement & Structural Alterations (HISA)
- WA Sales Tax Exemption / Adapted Housing
- Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity — Veterans
- WA Property Tax Rules (WAC/RCW References)
Counseling resources
Confidential counseling is available for veterans and families through state and federal programs.
- WDVA Counseling & Wellness (PTSD Program)
- Federal VA Vet Centers in Washington
- Readjustment Counseling
- Bereavement Counseling
- Military Sexual Trauma Counseling
- Substance Use Disorder Programs — Location Finder
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator
- VA Substance Use Resources
- ParkRx — Washington State Parks
- National Center for PTSD
- VA Community Provider Toolkit
- Coaching Into Care (resource hub)
- Veterans Crisis Line & Suicide Prevention
Federal VA medical centers
Resources and trauma information
- Veterans Training Support Center (VTSC)
- VA Community Provider Toolkit
- Coaching Into Care (info)
- VA Puget Sound Services
- Women’s Health Clinic — VA Puget Sound
- Women’s Military Sexual Trauma Program
- Summary of VA Services
- National Center for PTSD
- Giving Voice & Hope: Assistance for Women Veterans
For family members and military spouses
- Benefits for Family Members
- VA Caregiver Support Program
- County Veterans Assistance Programs (WA)
- RCW 73.16.010 — Preference in Public Employment
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
- Survivors & Dependents Education Benefits
- Spina Bifida Allowance
- Home Loan Guarantees
- Survivors Pension
- Burial Benefits
- Headstones and Markers
- Gold Star License Plate (WA DOL)
- Washington State: Exemptions & Deferrals
More veterans benefits (WA)
- Education & Training
- Employment
- Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
- Financial Assistance
- Plates, passes, tax
- Reentry Program & Veterans Court
- Veterans Estate Management Program
- Veterans In-State Service Shared Leave Program
- Records
- Women Veterans
- Korean War Ambassador for Peace Medal
Need help now? Call the Veterans Crisis Line: 988 then press 1, or visit veteranscrisisline.net.
