VA Form 21-22 — Appointment of VSO representative
Authorizes a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) to represent you in VA claims — at no cost
What it does
VA Form 21-22 names a recognized Veterans Service Organization (DAV, VFW, AMVETS, American Legion, etc.) or the Solano County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) as the veteran's accredited representative on VA claims. Representation is free; the VSO can file, track, and appeal claims for the veteran.
Eligibility
Any veteran or eligible dependent filing or planning to file a VA claim. VSO representation costs nothing.
Issued by
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — administered by the VSO once executed by the veteran
Processing time
Form 21-22 is logged by the VA within 7-14 days of submission. Power-of-attorney is effective on receipt by the VSO.
Audience
Veterans filing or appealing VA claims
Official form / portal
https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-22/Local contact (Solano County)
Solano County Veterans Service Office (CVSO)
675 Texas St, Suite 5500, Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-6590
Walk into the Solano CVSO, sign Form 21-22 there, and the CVSO becomes your accredited representative for VA claims at no cost.
Find on the resource map (3 places) →Sources
- 1.VA — Form 21-22 about pageaccessed 2026-05-27
- 2.VA Form 21-22 (PDF)accessed 2026-05-27
Research compiled by Guardians of Solano. Verify current eligibility and program details with the issuing agency before filing — programs change.