Veteran Benefits

Through its network of PVA National Service Officers, the PVA Veteran Benefits Department provides free assistance and representation to PVA members and other veterans seeking the health care and benefits they are eligible for. Service Officers assist veterans in understanding and obtaining benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. PVA provides service in the areas of Medical Services, Field Services and Appellate Services. Medical Services Program: Monitors health care at VA facilities, conducts routine on-site VA visits and initiates on-site investigations Field Services Program: 58 National Service Officers (NSOs) assist veterans with benefit claims and monitor medical care at local VA facilities Appellate Services Program: Legal representation at the Board of Veterans' Appeals for benefit claims that have been denied by local VA facilities

Nebraska Veterans Council Member Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Great Plains Paralyzed Veterans of America, Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion, Vietnam Veterans, AmVets Council members meet quarterly Council receives updates from: Nebraska Director of Veterans Affairs, Nebraska VA Deputy Director, State Director of Health and Human Services Department of Veterans Homes Council hosts the annual Veterans Legislative Day at the State Capitol