The "Power of Attorney" form listed is actually a VA Form 21- 22, Appointment of Veterans Service Organization As Claimant's Representative.
A service organization needs this form signed so that they can (with the proper release of information form signed) review a veterans claim file.
If the vet has a guardian, the guardian must sign. If the vet dies the form is revoked. If dealing with a dependent's benefits, and they are over 18, they must sign.
The following are service organizations that the VA recognizes:
American Legion
American Red Cross
American Vets Committee
ANWETS
American Ex-Prisoners of War, INC.
American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor
American G I Forum
Army and Navy Union, U.S.A.
Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association
Blinded Veterans Association
Catholic War Vets of the U.S.A.
Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the U.S.A.
Disabled American Veterans, D.A.V.
Economic Opportunity Military Justice Clinic
Fleet Reserve Association
The Forty & Eight Gold Star Wives of America
Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.
Legion of Valor of the U.S.A. Inc
Marine Corps League
Military Order of the Purple Heart
National Amputation Foundation, Inc
NCOA of the U.S.A.
Navy mutual Aid Association
Paralyzed Vets of America, Inc.
Polish Legion of American Vets, U.S.A.
Regular Veterans Association
Retired Enlisted Association
Seattle Vets Action Center
Sword to Plowshares
United Spanish War Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars, V.F.W.
Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A.
Vietnam Era Veterans Association of Rhode Island
Vietnam Vets of America
Also, there are Veteran State Service Officers who may assist you with VA benefits matters.
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