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