Resource Directory

Free civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Tennessee.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for Hawaii veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for El Paso veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Free civil legal help for Asheville-area veterans from Pisgah Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Asheville, NC. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. Pisgah Legal Services runs a dedicated Veterans Legal Services program in Western North Carolina.

Free civil legal help for Warren-area veterans from Lakeshore Legal Aid (Macomb County), the legal-aid organization serving Warren, MI. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Flint-area veterans from Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, the legal-aid organization serving Flint, MI. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Houston veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Free civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Idaho.

Free civil legal help for Akron-area veterans from Community Legal Aid (Akron), the legal-aid organization serving Akron, OH. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Long Beach veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services administers Maine-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs administers Iowa-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

If a Indiana 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.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for Alaska veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

Free civil legal help for Cincinnati-area veterans from Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, the legal-aid organization serving Cincinnati, OH. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Detroit-area veterans from Lakeshore Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving Detroit, MI. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

The Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs administers Colorado-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for St. Petersburg veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Athens veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Free civil legal help for Yonkers-area veterans from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, the legal-aid organization serving Yonkers, NY. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Springfield veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Clarksville veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Knoxville veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Memphis veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Free civil legal help for El Paso-area veterans from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving El Paso, TX. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Joliet veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

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.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Fayetteville 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 Greensboro veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Mesa veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Yonkers veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Pittsburgh 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 Kansas City-area veterans from Legal Aid of Western Missouri, the legal-aid organization serving Kansas City, MO. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Rockford-area veterans from Prairie State Legal Services - Rockford Office, the legal-aid organization serving Rockford, IL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services administers Idaho-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Free civil legal help for Joliet-area veterans from Prairie State Legal Services - Will County, the legal-aid organization serving Joliet, IL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Scottsdale-area veterans from Community Legal Services (Arizona), the legal-aid organization serving Scottsdale, AZ. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Long Beach-area veterans from Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, the legal-aid organization serving Long Beach, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. LAFLA's Long Beach office serves veterans in the Long Beach area, including through its Veterans Justice Center.

Free civil legal help for Phoenix-area veterans from Community Legal Services (Arizona), the legal-aid organization serving Phoenix, AZ. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

The Texas Veterans Commission administers Texas-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Tacoma 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 Killeen veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs administers South Carolina-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs administers Oregon-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs administers Oklahoma-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs administers Utah-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

If a South Carolina 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.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for New Mexico veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for Nebraska veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

If a Michigan 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.