Veterans Research Guide

Operation Legal Help Ohio (OLHO) is a non-profit, statewide pro bono organization set up to connect low-income service members and veterans (and their immediate families) with volunteer lawyers willing to represent them on a pro bono basis in a variety of civil legal issues.

The National Veterans Legal Services Program offers training for lawyers and others and free legal representation in discharge upgrade, disability retirement, military sexual trauma, and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims cases. It also publishes the comprehensive Veterans Benefits Manual and a web application, the NVLSP VA Benefits Identifier, to assist in deter -mining VA benefits to which someone may be entitled.

A national clearinghouse site offers a searchable directory of free and low-cost legal service providers for veterans and service members in every State; specialized tool-kits and resources for attorneys and advocates; and user-friendly explanations of the law for military members, veterans, and their families and caregivers.

Search Accredited Attorneys, Claims Agents, or Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) Representatives.

VetLex is a system that links U.S. Veterans, Veteran service organizations, and qualified pro bono or “low-bono” attorneys nationwide. Providers stand ready, willing and able to offer the legal services needed.