Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Free civil legal help for Arlington-area veterans from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, the legal-aid organization serving Arlington, VA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
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 Virginia program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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