Veterans Research Guide

Ohio Legal Help seeks to improve justice and fairness for all Ohioans by removing barriers to the law so that they can understand their legal options, make informed decisions and connect to local legal and community resources.

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.