Navajo Nation · VETERANS
Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Program
Free counseling and claims assistance to help enrolled Navajo Nation veterans and their eligible dependents prepare, present, and submit VA benefits claims. VSOs assist with gathering supporting documentation, tracking submitted claims through the VA system, and filing appeals for denied claims. Five regional agency offices across the Navajo Nation.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
Enrolled Navajo Nation veterans, eligible dependents, and survivors. Available Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. excluding holidays. Contact VSO Lori Ann John at five regional agency offices (Chinle, Eastern, Fort Defiance, Northern, and Western).
Where it's offered
Reservation
Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah; five regional agency offices.
Location:
Five regional agency offices across the Navajo Nation; see nnva.navajo-nsn.gov
How to apply
Contact VSO Lori Ann John at (505) 786-2030 or lajohn@navajo-nsn.gov. Schedule an appointment at one of the five regional offices. Available Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone Email In-Person
Contact
Phone: 505-786-2030
Email: lajohn@navajo-nsn.gov
Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-15.