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