Important Information for CVSO's
- DVA
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- Current: Important Information for CVSO's
Annual CVSO Training
Letters for State Benefit Applications
Applications completed by CVSOs should be accompanied by the appropriate letter when returned to the veteran. This is to ensure the veteran receives notification of their eligibility or the reason they are not eligible for the benefit. This also contains additional information for the next step to obtain the benefit and/or other pertinent information. CVSOs, please feel free to put your contact information on these letters so your veterans can contact you directly with questions or concerns.
*CVSOs, please feel free to download these letters and add your office contact information:
- Property Tax Deduction – Eligible
- Property Tax Deduction – NOT Eligible
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran (DHV) Plate – Eligible
- Doctor Letter for DHV Plate
- Purple Heart License Plate – Eligible
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Plate – Eligible
- Ex‑POW License Plate – Eligible
- VA Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers 2023 Edition
New Service Officer Training & Accreditation
If you are a new service officer, you may contact your District Service Officer (DSO) to schedule a meeting to begin your training. If you do not know who your DSO is, please contact Tim or Phil at the IDVA main office at 317-232-3910. One of the first things you will need to do is enroll and begin T.R.I.P. Training. Your District Service Officer will assist you as you progress through this training as needed and assist you in applying for IDVA Accreditation after you complete and pass the final examination. Once you are accredited by IDVA, you can then apply for American Legion and VFW accreditation.
- Getting Started
- T.R.I.P. Training Requirements
- American Legion Accreditation Application
- NACVSO Accreditation
- Contact your DSO for the initial meeting
- If unknown, call IDVA main office: 317‑232‑3910
- Begin T.R.I.P. Training (required annually)
- You must complete all the modules and pass with a score of 80% or greater
- You have three attempts to pass the final comprehensive assessment.
- After the third attempt, you will need to be unlocked to retake the assessment, print the certificate of completion, go to completed courses, and there is a button for the certificate on the Final Assessment lesson. The system will generate the certificate, and you will then click on the link and download it to your computer. Once it is downloaded, you can open the file and print it.
For complete details on what you need to submit for accreditation through the NACVSO and cross-accreditation with the AMVETS, DAV, or the MOPH, visit the NACVSO website at www.nacvso.org, log in, and click on the NSD & Accreditation link listed under Site Content. To obtain NACVSO accreditation, you must be a member, attend the training seminar, and pass the examination.
Handy Information and Links
CVSO's, If there is something else you would like added to this section, please email Josh Tolen: jtolen@dva.in.gov
Resources for CVSO's
- Outreach Event Report Data
This document is used to collect data from IDVA, DSO, and CVSO participation in veteran events across the state.
- Vetra Spec Log‑In Information
- Survivor Benefit Plan
Survivor Benefit Plan Presentation click HERE to view.
- State Benefits Quick Reference
Quick Reference Sheet for State Benefits Application instructions with Links to the Indiana Code click HERE
- GDX Reports
View /download the Geographic Distribution of Expenditures (GDX) Reports below
Link to the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics
- Scholar Track
CVSOs, please inform applicants applying for Tuition and Fee Exemption to apply online using Scholar Track.
Students can create an account and apply at https://scholartrack.che.in.gov after November 1, 2017.
IDVA will no longer accept paper applications.
Applicants must upload proof of relationship to the veteran (birth Certificate OR adoption paperwork).
If available, also upload the discharge DD214 AND the award of service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
If these documents are not available, IDVA will request this information from the VA Regional Office in Indianapolis.
Please note the VA does not always list each period of active duty service, and this request may take a week or more to process.
Annual CVSO Conference
The 2026 annual conference will be held at Johnson County Armory, 325 Minuteman Way, Franklin, Indiana.
Dates: June 15-18, 2026
Lunch will be on your own, off-site.
IDVA Fax Numver: 317-232-7721
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- Find out about property tax deductions available to disabled Hoosier Veterans.
- Learn about Remission of Fees (Free Tuition) for the Child(ren) of a Disabled Veteran.
- Learn more about the Indiana Veterans Home.
- Learn how to display my flag.
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