Free help & avoiding scams
Get free, accredited help with claims — and spot predatory 'claim sharks'.
Only VA-accredited representatives — Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representatives, attorneys and claims agents — may help you prepare and file VA claims.
Help from an accredited VSO representative is always free. Be wary of anyone who asks for money, your login, or a percentage of your back pay to file an initial claim.
Key facts and current amounts
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VSAFE fraud hotline Verified
1-833-38V-SAFE (833-388-7233)
What the official source says
“call the VSAFE Fraud Hotline: 1-833-38V-SAFE (8-7233)”
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Cost of help from an accredited VSO representative Verified
Always free
What the official source says
“The services that an accredited VSO representative provides on your VA benefit claim are always free.”
How to get it
- Find accredited helpSearch VA's accredited representative tool by your location.
- VerifyConfirm anyone helping you is accredited before sharing information.
- Report fraudCall the VSAFE hotline at 1-833-38V-SAFE.
Official links
Help in your state
Your state veterans agency can help you apply for federal benefits for free and tell you about state-only benefits.