MACVSO WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND NATIONALLY CHARTERED VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN PROMOTING THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF VETERANS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND SURVIVORS. TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES THROUGH ADVISING, COUNSELING, CLAIMS ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. TO ENSURE THAT THEY EACH RECEIVE ALL OF THE BENEFITS AND SERVICES THEY SO WELL DESERVE FOR THE HARDSHIPS THEY HAVE ENDURED.