Virginia Department of Veterans Services - Legal Programs
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services administers Virginia-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Virginia 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 Virginia
Next step
See every Virginia program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Virginia Department of Veterans Services, the official Virginia state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
More verified resources in Virginia
If a Virginia veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Roanoke veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Roanoke veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Free civil legal help for Roanoke-area veterans from Blue Ridge Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Roanoke, VA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.