
VNAP assists veterans applying for naturalization through military service. Contact: NATURALIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VNAP) (Nationwide) In addition, WVLAP also manages the Pro Bono Legal Clinic for Women Veterans (one of only 3 in the nation) for DC, MD & VA. WVLAP trains female volunteers to support women veterans with their Military Sexual Trauma (MST) claims through a culturally competent approach, which informs them of their rights and the legal avenues available for their unique legal needs and challenges. WVLAP focuses on outreach and education to women veterans and organizations that support them. Contact: VETERANS LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WVLAP) (Nationwide) This pro bono program serves veterans who have received an Other Than Honorable Discharge due to conduct related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and/or other mental health issues. Contact: DISCHARGE UPGRADE PROGRAM (Nationwide)

Client Services also provides forms and other documents for representation, as well as resources and referrals as needed. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to help veterans understand the Court’s processes. We operate a national helpline for pro se appellants at the U.S. Our TVC Client Services team liases with the Court, our veterans and VSOs to ensure appeals are filed in a timely manner. Sandy Peterson, Director, Client Services Trained attorneys identify arguments and evidence necessary to prevail at the BVA to ensure the veteran receives benefits and/or compensation earned.

The remands program assists veterans who receive a remand from the CAVC to pursue their claim again at the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA). Contact: VETERANS BENEFITS ADVOCACY PROGRAM (Nationwide)

TVC trains & mentors volunteers to represent them to regain eligibility for benefits. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). This pro bono program provides representation for veterans and their families appealing the unjust denial of their VA benefits from the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) to the U.S. TVC FEDERAL VETERANS PRO BONO PROGRAM (Nationwide) Steve Jordon, Executive Director, The Veterans Consortium Program Presentation Agenda Welcome Remarks Herm Brewer, President, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers TVC Services Overview for Veterans' Service Officers 17 March 2021 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST
