Veteran Service Officer

Need help finding your way through benefits or records? Contact VFW Post 5422 and ask for the service officer. Veterans and families can discuss questions about VA health care, disability claims, survivor benefits, education, housing resources, military records, and local support.

Call the Post

815-926-2651. Leave your name, contact information, and a brief description of what you need; the service officer can follow up.


For help filing a VA claim or requesting a decision review, the VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative at va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative/. Eligibility and available benefits depend on your circumstances.

VA: Find an accredited representative