Veteran's
Services Officer's responsibility is to protect
claimant's interest and this means doing nothing
that could have an adverse effect on their claims.
The Officer is not authorized to represent in a
claim for VA. Benefits. Representation is the function
and responsibility of the Division of Veteran's
Affairs, Sioux Falls, SD
In
filing of any evidence, in a claim or appeal, similarly,
a claimant should be strongly advised that it is
to their advantage to cooperate with and work through
the Department of Veteran's Affairs. Only the D.S.O.s
and their staff of accredited representatives can
have direct access to a claimant's V.A. claims folder
or Cfile and take official action on the claimant's
behalf.
The
Tribal Veteran's Services Officer has certain limitations
that may affect his job to assist the veterans.
He may take applications for Disability, Education
benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Home Loans,
Burial benefits, Dependents & Survivors benefits,
Health Care benefits and sometimes Life Insurance
benefits.
Eligibility
of Veterans: A veteran, a veteran's dependant, or
a surviving spouse or child of a deceased veteran.
The
Veteran's Services Officer is NOT
repsonsible for any actions taken by the claimant
directly with the Veteran's Administration.
The
Officer works with the:
Division of Veteran's Affairs c/oV.A.R.O.,2501
West 22nd Street, P.O. Box 5046 Sioux Falls, SD
Cheyenne
River Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box 590, Eagle Butte, SD
Staff
of Veteran's Affairs, Pierre, SD
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