Free VSO Help in Los Angeles County, California
Find Veterans Service Officers serving veterans in Los Angeles County.
VSO assistance is free. A VSO should never take a percentage of your VA disability benefits or back pay.
There are 36 VA-accredited VSO offices listed for veterans in Los Angeles County, California, representing 10 organizations such as American Legion, American Veterans and California Department of Veterans Affairs. A Veterans Service Officer in Los Angeles County can help with VA disability claims, appeals, decision letters, and other benefits at no charge.
Offices serve veterans in Los Angeles, North Hills and Palmdale.
If an office here can't take your appointment soon, free VSO help is also listed in nearby Kern County, Orange County, San Bernardino County and Ventura County.
Free VA claim help usually starts with a short intake: the VSO reviews your discharge papers and records, explains which claim type fits your situation, and helps you complete and submit VA forms. Bring your documents to the first visit to save time.
VSO Offices in Los Angeles County
American Legion
Los Angeles, CA, 90005 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Joseph J Sapien
202-861-2700
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Legion
Los Angeles, CA, 90015 · Los Angeles County
4 accredited representatives: Gladys Romero; Joel G Castellanos; Kenneth R Gonzales; Lance Y Asamura
202-861-2700
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Legion
Los Angeles, CA, 90024 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Cynthia J Browne
202-861-2700
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Legion
Los Angeles, CA, 90073 · Los Angeles County
3 accredited representatives: Danielle M Romero; Jorge L Ortiz; Steve V Ramirez
202-861-2700
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Legion
Long Beach, CA, 90822 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Valneda C Jordan
202-861-2700
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Legion
North Hills, CA, 91343 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Victoya L Trotter
202-861-2700
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Legion
Sepulveda, CA, 91343 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Barbara J Lombrano
202-861-2700
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Legion
Los Angeles, CA, 90075 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Carl L Oakman
202-861-2700
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Veterans
Los Angeles, CA, 90024 · Los Angeles County
2 accredited representatives: Fely P Calangi; Tennell N Brady
1-800-810-7148
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Veterans
North Hills, CA, 91345 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Leigh A Polzin
1-800-810-7148
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
American Veterans
North Hills, CA, 91343 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Aakeem D Robinson
1-800-810-7148
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Los Angeles, CA, 90024 · Los Angeles County
13 accredited representatives: Alberto M Alpasan; Christopher T Young; Darlene Dunlap; Delores McLemore; Eileen E Dizon; Esther Luna; Joberde Metellus; Jonathan A Martin (+5 more)
916-653-2573
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Los Angeles, CA, 90049 · Los Angeles County
2 accredited representatives: Isabella A Alejandrino; Michael S Kosiba
916-653-2573
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Palmdale, CA, 93551 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Ricky Valenzuela
916-653-2573
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
California Department of Veterans Affairs
North Hills, CA, 91343 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Hector A Castillo
916-653-2573
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Emby P Gonzalez
916-653-2573
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Los Angeles, CA, 90015 · Los Angeles County
36 accredited representatives: Alfonso Garcia; Ana J Poblete ; Angela M Rose; Bradley J White; Cameron B Cook; Cedrik D Whittaker; Cherry N Villanueva; Dennis Campos (+28 more)
916-653-2573
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Lancaster, CA, 93536 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Hector J Rodriguez
916-653-2573
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Disabled American Veterans
Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Carlos E Cervantes
202-554-3501
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Disabled American Veterans
Losa Angeles, CA, 90024 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: LeRoy Acosta
202-554-3501
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Disabled American Veterans
Los Angeles, CA, 90015 · Los Angeles County
4 accredited representatives: Joel G Castellanos; Kenneth R Gonzales; Reymundo Borjon; Simone A Bent
202-554-3501
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Disabled American Veterans
Los Angeles, CA, 90024 · Los Angeles County
2 accredited representatives: Jonathan A Martin; Juan P Valdivia Flores
202-554-3501
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Disabled American Veterans
W Los Angeles, CA, 90024 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Leonardo Aguiler-Sanchez
202-554-3501
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Disabled American Veterans
West Los Angeles, CA, 90024 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Nathan Marquez Valdez
202-554-3501
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Fleet Reserve Association
Pomona, CA · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: April M Smith
703-683 1400
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Fleet Reserve Association
Carson, CA, 90745 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Benigno T Gabriel
703-683 1400
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Jewish War Veterans of the USA
North Hills, CA, 91343 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Marc R Thurston
202-565-5122
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Marine Corps League
Canoga Park, CA, 91304 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Danny L Rowe
703-207-9588
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers
Los Angeles, CA, 90015 · Los Angeles County
27 accredited representatives: Alfonso Garcia; Ana J Poblete ; Cameron B Cook; Carmen Vartanian; Cherry N Villanueva; Dennis Campos; Diana Garcia-Canales; Emmanuel M Lopez (+19 more)
Contact office for details
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Emby P Gonzalez
Contact office for details
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers
Los Angeles, CA, 90005 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Joseph J Sapien
Contact office for details
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Natl Assoc'n of County Veterans Service Officers
Palmdale, CA, 93551 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Ricky Valenzuela
Contact office for details
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Los Angeles, CA, 90024 · Los Angeles County
4 accredited representatives: Allen C Williams; Jose R Reynoso; Melody L Banneck; Whitney Brown
617-303-1395
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Long Beach, CA, 90822 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Alyssa J Saurini
617-303-1395
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Palmdale, CA, 93551 · Los Angeles County
Accredited representative: Ricky Valenzuela
202-543-2239
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Los Angeles, CA, 90015 · Los Angeles County
4 accredited representatives: Joel G Castellanos; Michele Y Felix; Paul M Bonilla; Simone A Bent
202-543-2239
Appointments: contact office for details
Hours: contact office for details
VA-accredited (per VA Office of General Counsel) · Last verified 9/28/2026
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VSO Appointment Checklist
- DD-214 or discharge documents
- VA decision letters
- Service treatment records
- Civilian medical records
- Current diagnosis information
- Medication list
- Marriage/dependent information if relevant
- Statements from family, friends, or coworkers
- Any previous DBQs or C&P examination records
- List of conditions you want to discuss
Frequently Asked Questions About VSOs
What is a VSO?
A Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a representative of a veterans service organization, state, county, or tribal office who is accredited by the VA to help veterans prepare, file, and follow up on claims for VA benefits.
Is a VSO free?
Yes. Accredited VSO representatives help veterans at no charge. A VSO should never ask for a fee or a percentage of your VA disability benefits or back pay.
Can a VSO help with a VA disability claim?
Yes. A VSO can help you file an initial disability claim, gather and organize evidence, complete VA forms, and track the claim after it is submitted.
How do I find a VSO in Los Angeles County?
Browse the office listings on this page for Los Angeles County, call the office to confirm hours and appointment requirements, and verify accreditation on VA.gov before appointing a representative.
Can a VSO help with a VA appeal?
Yes. VSOs commonly help with Supplemental Claims and Higher-Level Reviews, and many can assist with Board of Veterans' Appeals filings.
What should I bring to my VSO appointment?
Bring your DD-214, any VA decision letters, service treatment records, civilian medical records, a medication list, dependent information if relevant, and a list of the conditions you want to discuss.
How do I know if a VSO is VA accredited?
Search the representative or organization in the VA Office of General Counsel accreditation search on VA.gov. Accreditation can change, so confirm it before signing a VA Form 21-22.
Can I change my VSO?
Yes. You can appoint a different accredited representative at any time by submitting a new VA Form 21-22 (organization) or 21-22a (individual), which replaces the prior appointment.
Prepare Before You Meet With Your VSO
StratForge can help you organize your records, understand VA decision letters, prepare for C&P exams, and create personal statements before your VSO appointment. The VSO directory itself is always free.
Directory last updated: September 28, 2026
StratForge is an independent veteran resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Accreditation information can change, so veterans should verify current accreditation through VA.gov before appointing a representative.
Accreditation data: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of General Counsel. ZIP-to-county matching (U.S. Census Bureau) is used only to estimate location, never to determine accreditation.