Also called: County veterans service officer, Accredited veterans representative
Free advocate who helps veterans and families apply for disability compensation, health care, education, and burial benefits.
VSOs meet veterans one-on-one, gather records, fill out claims, and explain confusing rules. Many work for county governments or groups like the VFW, DAV, and American Legion. It's often the most rewarding job a veteran can find after service.
Estimate; county and nonprofit pay varies by region.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. No degree strictly required; VA accreditation exam and training. Bachelor's often preferred.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, Military. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Public Administration, Human Services.
Growing about average. Steady demand as millions of veterans file claims each year.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI fills out claim forms and finds records; advocating for vets and family trust stay human.
Classes: Government / Civics, English composition, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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