We’re In the Office and here to assist you!
We’re in the Office to assist our Service Members, Veterans, and their family members.
We are only seeing individuals on appointment only basis due to the increased volume of new claimants in regards to the PACT Act.
Appointments are mandatory!
Please call 303-914-5595 for an appointment.
We understand how important your claims, benefits or questions are to you, we are requesting your patience and understanding in regards to wait times, returning messages and scheduling as our increased volume has created a higher volume than you may have previously been used to.
Thank you!
VFW Department of Colorado Service Office Staff
If you are pending possible separation from the Military under the current changes in Regulations, please call 800-827-1000 or to go to https://www.va.org/ and submit a Form 21-0966 Intent to File a Claim for Disability. This will be active for 364 days from date of submission and will assist you in seeking your VA Benefits.
We do understand the importance of your claim, benefits, or questions you have. We ask for your patience and understanding regarding wait times, returning of phone calls, and scheduling.
VFW Department of Colorado Service Office – Lakewood
Phone number – 303-914-5595
Address: 155 Van Gordon Ste 205, Lakewood CO 80228
Office hours are Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Matt Cummings, Department Service Officer
Ralph “Obie” Oberhelman, Assistant Department Service Officer
Ginny Rosa, Office Manager/Claims Consultant
Phone number – 720-840-1422
Address: VFW Post 3917, 4715 Clearview Drive, Security CO 80931
Office Hours Effective March 1, 2025:
As of February 19, 2025, there is an opportunity for Assistant Veteran Service Officer position in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Assistant Veteran Service Officer:
- Location: Grand Junction
- Description: This is a part-time (20 hours per week). See the full job description below:
- Click here to apply
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has a solemn, unwavering mission to assist veterans and their dependents in obtaining the entitlements they justly deserve. Today, thousands of young people are answering the call from every state and territory of this great nation. They come from all walks of life and represent our best and our brightest. They are patriotic to the core; they all recognize the special mission their country has entrusted to them. Recognizing the sacrifices of those who wear our country's uniforms the Federal government consequently has a moral obligation to ensure that veterans, particularly those returning wounded, receive full appreciation of a grateful country for their sacrifice.
The Service Office has been getting a lot of inquiries about this. Please make yourself familiar with this information.
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If you or a loved one experienced toxic exposure while serving in the military, we urge you to answer a few quick questions regarding your service and get referred to a VFW Accredited Service Officer. Please note that with the PACT Act, many predatory organizations have appeared and are charging exorbitant fees for their services. The VFW has never and will never charge for our services as it is our mission to ensure that every veteran receives the benefits they earned. Contact a VFW Accredited Service Officer today.
On January 1, 2020, VA began processing claims under the VFW-championed Blue Water Navy Vietnam Act of 2019. The act restores VA benefits to thousands of Blue Water Navy Vietnam veterans who had their disability benefits taken away in 2002 after arbitrary regulatory changes. It benefits veterans exposed to Agent Orange while serving along the Korean DMZ with an earlier start date to encompass the time frame when various defoliants were tested-to September 1, 1967, instead of April 1, 1968-and expands benefits to children born with spina bifida due to a parent’s exposure in Thailand, coverage that already exists for the children of Vietnam and Korean DMZ veterans.