Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

Scott Palider, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, Coordinator

Phone: 740-816-7579 | Email: spalider@ohiolegion.com

William A. Genochio III, Veterans Benefits Administration, Coordinator

Phone: 216-522-3504 (office) 740-816-7589 (Legion mobile) Email: william.genochio@va.gov / genochio@ohiolegion.com

Charles Craynon, 2nd District, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman

Phone: 937-726-3128 Email: crcraynon@yahoo.com

The American Legion has for nearly 100 years acted as the nation’s leading advocate for proper health care, economic opportunity and legal benefits for U.S. military veterans. The Legion was instrumental in the creation of the Veterans Administration in 1930 and an ardent supporter of its elevation to cabinet status when it became the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1989. The relationship between VA and The American Legion continues to evolve today.

From 1 August 2016 to 31 July 2017, The American Legion Department of Ohio and our Department Service Officers have processed nearly 12,000 submissions from County Veteran Service Officers and represented over 400 veterans in appellate hearings, as well as, processed nearly 700 new appeals!

REVISED CLAIMS POLICY FOR COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICERS!

Click here to obtain the 2019 CVSO Claims Policy Submission.

Click here to download and view The American Legion Code of Procedure.

DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICER PRODUCTION!

Click Here to review Department Service Officer Appeal Production

Preparing Your Loved Ones

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Department Service Officers & County Veteran Service Offices

Accredited American Legion service officers are specially trained to provide expert assistance, free of charge, to veterans and their families. The American Legion Department of Ohio has 7 offices throughout the state located at the Dayton VAMC, Cincinnati VAMC, Columbus OPC, Cleveland VAMC, Toledo CBOC, Department HQ, and most importantly, our team of 5 co-located with the VA Regional Office in Downtown Cleveland. The DSO’s within The American Legion office located inside the VARO is where we perform appeals for veterans of Ohio. We are ready to assist you as a walk-in or over the phone. Click on the “Department Service Officers” link below to obtain contact information to a Department Service Officer in your area.

» Department Service Officers

Our specially trained DSO’s in the Cleveland VARO are also there to assist the 150 + County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO’s) who are accredited with The American Legion, located within the 88 counties throughout the state. Click on the link below to find your County Veteran Service Office.

County Veteran Service Offices

Career Services for Veterans

Job and education opportunities are pushed aside to make time for military service. Career advancement and college educations are often delayed. For some veterans returning to civilian life with physical disabilities or personal problems, such a transition can be daunting. The Department of Ohio’s Employment Committee, is a major part of the Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation pillar, that works specifically in that area. Click on “Employment Committee” below to learn more and explore career opportunities in your area.

» Employment Committee

Gifts for Yanks

“Gifts for Yanks” is a program of giving by Legionaires within the State of Ohio, originally called “Gifts for the Yanks Who Gave”, since 1952 to our hospitalized veterans and VA facilities from members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion. Gifts for Yanks committee.

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