Resources
Free Existing Services – Accredited Veterans Service Organizations
| Organization | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The American Legion | VA Accredited Service Officers assist veterans with VA disability claims at no cost | Find a Service Officer |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) | VA Accredited Service Officers assist veterans with VA disability claims at no cost | Find a Service Officer |
| Disabled American Veterans (DAV) | VA Accredited Service Officers assist veterans with VA disability claims at no cost | Find a Service Officer |
| County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) | San Diego County VA Accredited Veteran Service Officers assist veterans with VA disability claims at no cost | Find a Service Officer |
Free Appeal, Legal Clinics and Pro Bono Representation – San Diego
| Organization | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson School of Law Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic | Provides free legal consultation and representation to veterans on a range of VA-related and civil legal matters | Visit Website |
| University of San Diego School of Law Veterans Clinic | Offers free legal assistance for veterans on VA claims and appeals, discharge upgrades, and related issues | Visit Website |
| San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) | A nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income individuals, including veterans seeking VA benefits or appeal assistance | Visit Website |
| California Veterans Legal Task Force (CVLTF) | Based in San Diego, this nonprofit provides pro bono legal services, referrals, and treatment-court support for veterans | Visit Website |
| The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program | Offers free attorney representation for eligible veterans appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | Visit Website |
| National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) | A national nonprofit that provides free representation and resources for veterans with benefits appeals | Visit Website |