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