Benefits & Legal Help

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VA claims assistance, legal aid, financial benefits navigation, and appeals support — helping you access what you've earned.

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CT DVA — Benefits Counseling

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (CT DVA) Office of Advocacy and Assistance (OOAA) provides free, professional benefits counseling to veterans and their families. Service Officers help navigate and file for federal VA disability, pension, healthcare, education, and burial benefits, along with state-specific benefits. Contact the main office at 860-616-3600

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Veterans Service Organizations — DAV, VFW, American Legion

Accredited claims representatives from DAV, VFW, and American Legion assist veterans with VA benefit claims at no cost. Locate your nearest chapter through each organization's national website.

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Connecticut veteran

Legal Services

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s mission is to empower, support, and improve the lives of Connecticut Veterans by providing free legal assistance to help them overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare, income, and recovery.



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National Veterans Legal Services Program

Provides free legal representation for veterans pursuing VA benefits appeals and military discharge upgrades. Submit a case inquiry at nvlsp.org to see if your case qualifies for assistance.

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VA Pension & Survivors Benefits

Monthly financial support for wartime veterans with limited income and surviving spouses. Eligibility and application guidance are available at va.gov/pension or through your state benefits counselor.

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FINVET, the National Veterans Financial Resource Center

FINVET makes it easier for Veterans on this one-stop website to find money resources, boost financial literacy, and navigate their financial journey.  Overall Mission is veteran's can earn more, save more, and keep their money safe.

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Connecticut Bar Association

Veterans and Military Affairs Section

The Veterans and Military Affairs Section (VAMA) is to be available to (1) coordinate CBA legal assistance to military personnel residing in the state of Connecticut, CBA legal assistance to Connecticut residents serving as military personnel stationed outside the state, and CBA legal assistance to the military legal assistance staffs which serve them; and (2) assist in resolving legal problems facing any of (a) Connecticut's veterans, and (b) active-duty, reserve, national guard, and state statute-established militia, military personnel.

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National Archives

and Records

Provides military records on request to Veterans and their next of kin, including DD 214 separation documents, official military personnel file (OMPF), replacement medals, and medical and health records. The National Archives and Records Administration cannot make changes or corrections to military records or to your discharge status other than to make minor administrative corrections to fix some typographical errors.

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Veteran's

History Project

The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from World War I through more recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service.

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Together

WE served

Reconnecting Veterans Since 2003

If you or a loved one has served our country as a member of the United States Armed Forces, then you’ve come to the right place. Together We Served (TWS) is the online community connecting and honoring every American who has worn the uniform of the United States military. This is where you reconnect with old friends and share your service story as a lasting legacy for generations to come.


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veteran ratings

Whether you’re looking to increase your VA rating or file for the first time, we’ll give you the best options.



Our risk-free consultation provides an evaluation of your case to help identify your service-connected disabilities. Once we review your status and believe you are eligible, we will refer you to one of our Veteran Consulting partners that best fits your needs. 


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GUMPS

va advocate services

We offer the best representation in VA disability benefits nationwide. In other words, we help veterans get the compensation they’re entitled to.

Most of our work is done remotely. If necessary, we will travel to join you for hearings and such.  With our remote access to the VA’s case management system and by extension your virtual VA claims folder, we can do the work remotely. This means you can get our help without ever leaving the comfort of your home. 

If you are having a hard time with the VA securing the service related disability compensation benefits you earned through your service, then you’ve found an experienced skilled advocate service. We have over 90+ years of combined experience with a proven track record for results.