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The Post
Service Officer (PSO) helps our post members receive information and
assistance about veteran's benefits. The PSO is not an accredited
representative of the American Legion or the Veterans Administration
(VA) but is our post's contact for information.
Every case is different and the benefits, rules and laws
are always changing. Professional service officers at ST. Lucie
County Veteran Services Office provide counseling and assistance in
order to establish VA benefits under Federal and State laws which
may result in monetary gain and medical care. They also provide van
transportation for scheduled medical appointments to West Palm Beach
VA Medical Center and many other programs.
I recommend all members check out the assistance available
at St. Lucie County Veteran Services Office, at 1664 S. E. Walton
Road, Port St. Lucie or at their satellite office located at 437
North 7th Street, Ft. Pierce. At times they are very busy helping
veterans so it is advisable to give them a call and arrange an
appointment if at all possible. They can be reached at
(772)337-5670.
Bottom Line
At our post we have the ability to help not only our
members but others in our community. First we try to make sure the
person gets help from sources available. Second we do what we can to
solve the problem ourselves. If you or you know of someone that
needs assistance, come to a meeting or contact myself or any of the
officers at the post.
Gary Schmitt
Post 318 Service Officer
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