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Military and veterans’ matters help and review requests

Identify the benefit or military issue and the agency handling it. A VA benefits decision, discharge question and civilian family or housing matter need different kinds of help. Ask any proposed representative about relevant authorization.

Reasons to seek military and veterans’ matters help

  • VA disability appeal help
  • Veterans benefits review
  • Military legal assistance
  • Discharge upgrade inquiry
  • Service member legal help

These examples describe inquiries, not findings that a claim is valid or that representation is available.

Prepare for a useful first conversation

  1. Agency and issue type
  2. Decision or discharge information
  3. Upcoming review or response date

Start with this question

Does the request involve a VA decision, military records or a civilian legal matter?

Provide a brief factual summary. Keep financial account numbers, identity documents, medical records and other sensitive files for a secure exchange with a professional who agrees to review the matter.

Official and independent resources

VA accredited representative information

This resource can help you locate official information or an appropriate starting point. It operates separately from this advertising website.

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