Pisgah Legal Services
Free civil legal help for Asheville-area veterans from Pisgah Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Asheville, NC. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. Pisgah Legal Services runs a dedicated Veterans Legal Services program in Western North Carolina.
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
See every North Carolina program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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