Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs - Legal Programs
The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs administers Connecticut-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Connecticut veterans seeking discharge upgrades, military records, or reviews of a VA decision. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to reach them
- Call the VA Benefits Hotline at 1-800-827-1000Can point you to records requests and discharge-review resources.
- Serves all of Connecticut
Next step
See every Connecticut program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, the official Connecticut state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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