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