Union County · Veterans

How to Get Free Veteran Claims Help in Union County

Use the VA-accredited county veterans service officer for help with claims, appeals, pensions, survivor benefits, health benefits, education, and records.

Researched by Claire Szewczyk · Sources checked August 9, 2026
Quick answer

Start here

Call Union County Veterans Service Officer Barbara L. Fischer at 386-496-4248. Ask what to bring for the claim or appeal and confirm the current appointment schedule before traveling.

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Call to confirm the current appointment schedule before traveling

Verify the accredited county representative

What to have ready

  • Union County address and a safe callback number
  • A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
  • Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
  • Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs

Words you can use

“I need free help with a VA [claim, appeal, pension, survivor benefit, health benefit, education benefit, or records request]. The deadline is [date]. What should I bring and how do I schedule?”

Steps in order

  1. 1

    Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.

  2. 2

    Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.

  3. 3

    Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.

  4. 4

    Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.

If the first answer is no or wait

Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Union County at 386-496-4241 to locate another current route.

Official sources

Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.

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