Swords to Plowshares Legal Services
Free civil legal help for San Francisco-area veterans from Swords to Plowshares Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving San Francisco, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. Swords to Plowshares is a veteran-specific nonprofit providing free legal help with VA benefits and discharge upgrades in the Bay Area.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to reach them
- Call the VA Benefits Hotline at 1-800-827-1000Can point you to records requests and discharge-review resources.
Next step
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