Prairie State Legal Services
Free civil legal help for Aurora-area veterans from Prairie State Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Aurora, IL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
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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