Legal Rights & Assistance
Information on legal services, appeal rights and laws that protect the rights of Veterans, Service Members, family members and caregivers.
American Bar Association Commission on Mental & Physical Disability Law
American Bar Association Directory of Legal Help
Offers community support that improves care at the end of life. Services include information about living wills, health care proxies, planning tools and other resources. Free state-specific living will and health care power of attorney can be downloaded.
Coast Guard - Office of the Judge Advocate General
Data Theft Litigation - Payment Recovery Process
The Data Theft Class Action Settlement includes all veterans, spouses of veterans, and military personnel who had actual damages during the Recovery Period that were directly related to the theft of computer equipment which was reported to contain personal information from the home of a VA employee on May 3, 2006. There are important deadlines for submitting claims.
DoD/VA Disability Evaluation System (DES) Pilot Process
Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Frequently Asked Questions About Bankruptcy
Handbook for Injured Service Members & Their Families
Handbook published by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund that outlines benefits, rights and resources available to Service Members and their families to help with financial, medical, educational, employment, legal and other needs.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP)
Legal Services During the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) & Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Processes
Legal Sevices - Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
List of Credit Counseling Agencies -- Bankruptcy
Military HOMEFRONT Legal Assistance Program
National Association of Counties (NACO)
National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO)
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) - Lawyers Serving Warriors Project
President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded
Protection & Advocacy Services Directory
Safeguarding the Rights of Service Members & Veterans
The Department of Justice, in partnership with other federal agencies, is committed to supporting you by enforcing the federal laws that protect your civil rights. Learn more about your civilian employment and other rights.
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
Offers a variety of provisions to help Active Duty personnel meet their legal and financial obligations. But relief under the SCRA is not always automatic. You must affirmatively invoke or request relief. Work with your nearest Armed Forces Legal Assistance Office to identify and invoke any SCRA protections that apply to your particular circumstances.
So You Want to Go Back to School
Provides information for wounded warriors on their rights as students with disabilities, including protections from discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The American Veterans & Service Members Survival Guide
U.S. Armed Forces Active Duty Legal Assistance
U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
National court of record with exclusive jurisdiction to provide judicial review of final decisions by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Provides Veterans an impartial judicial forum for review of decisions that are adverse to claims of entitlement to benefits and ensures that all Veterans have equal access to the Court. How to appeal with or without representation.
U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps
Understanding Military Legal Matters
Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Form requesting a representative from a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) to represent you when you apply for VA benefits.
Worklife Institute - OEF/OIF Reentry & Worklife Transition Program