The American Legion
Department
of North Dakota
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Service Officers
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Veterans need not be alone in their battles for
benefits and medical care. Veterans are often forced to wage war
against the paperwork and bureaucracy of government in order to get
medical care or benefits. Here's some good news: American Legion
Service Officers (DSO) offer free advice and guidance for veterans
who need to deal with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Listed below is the contact telephone number, email address and mailing address for the North Dakota Department Service Officer. Direct all correspondence to: JAMES W. DEREMO |
Important documents that may be needed to support a VA disability claim
(have the following ready when you make your call)
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DD Form 214 (Issued at the time of separation)
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Service Medical Records (Outpatient), dental
records, entrance and separation examination reports
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Inpatient Hospitalization Records (private or
military)
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Private Outpatient Medical Records (if
applicable)
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Personnel File
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Line of Duty (LOD) investigation reports
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Overseas or Temporary Duty (Travel) Orders
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*** Separating personnel should ensure that all of the information (including awards, overseas time, campaigns, RE code, etc.) on the DD 214 is correct before signing. Uncorrected errors may cause problems in the future when applying for VA and other benefits
Read about Mr. Deremo's Professional Qualifications by clicking HERE
Many of our Post Service Officers are also County Service Officers. These Post/County nService Officers may be contacted through the following website: http://www.nd.gov/veterans/
Additional information that Service Officers may find helpful:
- Post Service Officer's Guide (.pdf)
- "Heroes to Hometowns" (.pdf)
- "When They Come Home" (.pdf)
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