Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families - Legal Programs
The Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families administers Maryland-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Maryland 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 Maryland
Next step
See every Maryland program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families, the official Maryland state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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