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WHAT WE DO

We will review your BVA decision and your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims file.

IF YOU MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

  • You are a veteran (or qualifying family members of a veteran)

  • You have received an adverse decision from the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA);

  • You have appealed that BVA decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (the Court);

  • You do not have an attorney to help you; and

  • You ask us for our assistance and you meet our program's financial eligibility guidelines;
And IF: we can identify at least one meritorious issue to be argued before the Court
THEN: we will refer your case to a volunteer attorney participating in our program who will represent you in your appeal at no charge to you.

WHAT WE DO NOT DO

WE DO NOT:

  • Provide general legal advice or information about the VA or the Court;

  • Provide legal advice or representation concerning a claim pending at the BVA or at the VA regional office;

  • Provide general legal advice or representation concerning a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) claim;

  • Provide general legal advice or representation concerning correction of military records or upgrading a military discharge.

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