The agency provides advocacy for veterans who have spinal cord injuries and live in Los Angeles County. Services include benefits assistance and individual advocacy to help them obtain benefits and services to which they are entitled. A National Service Program representative is on-site to provide veterans and their families with benefits counseling. There are no geographic restrictions. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call for information. The Fully Developed Claim (FDC) program is an optional initiative that allows veterans, service members and their survivors access to a faster decision for their compensation, pension, or survivor benefit claim. The FDC process attempts to resolve claims in 90 days or less. The process involves submitting all evidence at the time the claim is filed and certifying that the claimant has no further evidence. The recommended way to file a claim is electronically, to do so the claimant must go to ebenefits.va.gov. It is also recommended that they appoint an accredited Veterans Service Officer to assist them in gathering the evidence to support their claim. To file by paper, the claimant must fill out a VA Form 21-526EZ and visit the local regional office. At the regional office, the claimant can appoint an accredited Veterans Service Officer. Claimants can call 1-800-827-1000 for further assistance. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for veterans.