VA claims and separation benefits
VFW Accredited Service Officers provide free claims assistance without a membership requirement. Use the national directory to find accredited help.
Find a VFW Accredited Service OfficerVETERAN RESOURCES
Veteran Resources
Official national VFW and Department of Tennessee information, alongside confirmed Post guidance.
Assistance
National VFW assistance resources. Program providers determine eligibility and availability; this page does not establish local grant, scholarship, or clinical services.
Post 7189 Benefits Advisor
Post 7189 has a Post Benefits Advisor. This local role does not establish VA accreditation or authority to represent claims. Use the linked national directory for accredited claims assistance.
VFW benefits assistance is free. No fees, tips, membership dues, or donations are required for assistance. Read the full Post assistance payment policy.
Official VFW claims assistance
Explore the national VFW claims-assistance website and its routes to accredited help.
Visit official VFW claims assistanceFinancial assistance
Read the national VFW financial-assistance program information and its current eligibility criteria.
Explore national financial assistanceStudent veteran support
Explore national education support and scholarship information for service members and veterans.
Explore national student veteran supportMental wellness
Find the national VFW’s mental-wellness information and partner resources.
Explore national mental-wellness resourcesVeterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Visit the Veterans Crisis LineAdvocacy
National VFW advocacy information and participation opportunities. These links describe national work and positions.
Legislative priorities
Read the national VFW’s priorities for veterans, service members, and families.
Read national VFW legislative prioritiesGrassroots participation
Learn about the VFW Action Corps and ways to communicate with lawmakers about veterans’ issues.
Explore VFW grassroots participationWomen veterans
Read about national advocacy concerning women veterans’ benefits and care.
Explore national advocacy for women veteransMedia & Events
National VFW news, publications, and events. These official national resources are separate from Post announcements and the public Post calendar.
National VFW news
Read releases from the national VFW.
Read national VFW newsVFW Magazine
Explore the national VFW publication and veteran stories.
Read VFW MagazineNational VFW events
Find event information from the national organization.
Explore national VFW eventsOfficial VFW & VA newsfeed
Post meetings & events information
Community
National VFW community programs and guidance. Post 7189 participation or availability has not been confirmed.
Youth and education
Explore national youth scholarships and education recognition programs.
Explore national youth and education programsTroop support
Learn about national programs connecting military communities with support.
Explore national troop supportStill Serving
Explore stories and opportunities highlighting veterans’ continued community service.
Explore the VFW Still Serving initiativeCommunity initiatives
Learn about national VFW volunteering and community-service initiatives.
Explore national community initiativesFlag etiquette
Find the national VFW’s guidance on displaying and respecting the U.S. flag.
Read official VFW flag etiquetteTennessee VFW Programs
The Department of Tennessee lists these programs and links to national VFW guidance. Local Post participation and entry arrangements require confirmation; consult official pages for current rules.
Department of Tennessee programs
Use the official Department program directory for state-level information.
Explore Department of Tennessee programsVoice of Democracy
A patriotic recorded-essay program described in the national youth scholarship guidance linked by Tennessee VFW.
Read official Voice of Democracy guidancePatriot’s Pen
A patriotic written-essay program described in the national youth scholarship guidance linked by Tennessee VFW.
Read official Patriot’s Pen guidanceBuddy Poppy
A VFW remembrance program that supports veterans through poppy assembly and distribution.
Read official Buddy Poppy program informationOfficial sources reviewed .