AMERICAN LEGION LINKS
Your one-stop-shop for everything it means to be a Legionaire
American Legion – Department of Texas
The Department of Texas of the American Legion represents all Texas Posts and serves the needs of all veterans of U.S. Armed Forces and their families
American Legion – Department of Texas – 2nd Division
American Legion – Department of Texas – 2nd Division Homepage
American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals
VETERAN RELATED – GENERAL
Assists veterans in filing for federal and state benefits. Includes office locations and information on programs
Your one stop shop for your records. Signup, get a premium account the search your records and manage your account. https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage
The Texas Veterans Portal is a resource for veterans, their families, and their survivors. We have compiled helpful information from many government agencies here so you can find the assistance, services, and benefits you need. http://veterans.portal.texas.gov/en/Pages/default.aspx
Official site of the primary agency. Provides detailed information on claims submission, appeals and local VA contact information
Survivor Outreach Services – Texas Military Department
The SOS program is an Army-wide program with a representative on most active-duty installations worldwide, and at least one representative in every State and territory of the United States. The SOS program serves Military Surviving Families within the State of Texas: National Guard, Reserves, and Active Duty Survivor Outreach Services Facebook Page
Veteran Administration – Agent Orange: Alphabetized Ships List
Ships or boats that were part of the Mobile Riverine Force, Inshore Fire Support (ISF) Division 93 or had one of the following designations operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam. Veterans whose military records confirm they were aboard these ships qualify for presumption of herbicide exposure. Update November 2015
Veteran Administration Regional Office – Houston (VARO)
The Houston Regional Office administers a variety of services and benefits including Compensation and Pension, Home Loan Guaranty
24/7, Confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. The call is free!
Veterans, Entrepreneurs and Leaders
VEL Institute helps Veterans, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders connect and develop through collaborative learning. Connect with like-minded people. Develop leadership and entrepreneurship skills. Collaborate to learn from one another.
Houston National Cemetery https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/109415/houston-national-cemetery
VETERAN RESOURCES – COUNTY
Montgomery County Veterans Service Officer
The first stop for Montgomery county veterans
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Support organization for veterans, providing a nationwide network of services, free of charge to all veterans and members of their families
SPECIFIC WAR RELATED RESOURCES
Founded in 1978, the VVA is dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. With membership information, legislative issues, press releases
Empowering our severely wounded veterans returning from service in the War on Terror, primarily by partnering with the wounded hero to provide specially adapted homes to reintegrate them into their community
Combined Arms -Connecting Veterans with purpose
MEDICAL
Cerebral Palsy Guide
Veterans with special needs children may qualify for VA benefits such as Tricare or Echo. The Cerebral Palsy Guide is proud to support our military families through education, support resources, and much more.
Patient Help Advocate
https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/community/veterans/
1330 Boylston Street, Suite 400
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(877) 227-0254
A Better Tech – Personal Computer Sales & Service
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