We don't see very many VSO's doing research on this site. At least not that I know of. Thanks much for doing your own research to help the veterans you're working with.
Being a Legion member you get their magazine. You should consider using (if you havn't already) the search section in the back called "Comrades In Distress". It's a section where you can search for a person or persons for the purpose of obtaining Buddy Letters for the vet(s) you're helping on claims. All three magazines- DAV, VFW, & Americam Legion provide a way to locate people for Buddy Statements. The DAV & VFW call their section something different but it's basically the same type of thing. Those three magazines are a good method to search for people. Together they represent many, many thousands of veterans. Members all get the magazine so there's a lot of potential for finding someone.
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