Get Help Donate All Issues Our Programs Latest Updates VETERANS' RIGHTS Reentering civilian life after service can present unique, long-term legal challenges for veterans. Serving our country can be a great honor for many Americans. However, many veterans have experiences while serving that can lead to physical and mental health challenges later in life. Veterans with an honorable or general discharge are entitled to disability compensation, pension programs, free or low-cost medical care, and education support. Navigating these benefits can be confusing and overwhelming. There are also veterans who are not entitled to these benefits because of less than honorable discharges, yet a lawyer may be able to get their status changed to secure the benefits they need and protect their legal rights. Our lawyers navigate the complex systems of resources and benefits to which veterans are entitled. Veterans who receive their medical care at VA Medical Centers, as well as veterans who choose to use public hospitals, can greatly benefit from NYLAG’s services. Obtaining legal assistance through onsite VA legal clinics or community outreach clinics increases accessibility to invaluable benefits for all veterans. 1,460 veteran matters handled every year—supporting vets from WWII to those who have recently returned home 1st NYLAG started and operates the first women veterans’ legal clinic in the United States Services Our veterans fought for us and we will fight for them. Here is how our lawyers can help: Accessing life-changing veterans’ and other government benefits Navigating the interactions between veterans benefits and other government benefits Ensuring veterans have access to safe, affordable housing Combatting consumer and student debt Preparing advance directives, including wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies Addressing legal issues impacting needed health care Need free legal services or financial counseling? WE CAN HELP Help us provide free legal help to veterans. DONATE NOW NYLAG stands with veterans. Testimony: Aging Vets Need Access to Legal Services During COVID Digital Divide April 21, 2021 NYLAG’s Ryan Foley and Ruth Stein press for increased access to free legal services to address the digital divide older Veterans experience when seeking help with complex, intersecting legal issues affecting their health. Read More » NYLAG Names Sirrah Harris as the First-ever Director of Outreach and Access to Justice Programs April 16, 2021 We are proud to announce Sirrah Harris as our first-ever director of outreach and access to justice! Learn more about Sirrah’s impactful seven-year tenure at NYLAG and how her new role will advance our mission. Read More » Testimony: VA’s Increasing Shift to Independent Contractor Exams Harms Trauma Survivors March 24, 2021 NYLAG’s Samantha Kubek challenges the inadequacies of the Veterans Affairs’ independent contractor examinations, particularly for veterans suffering from mental health concerns. Read More » SEE ALL POSTS Help us provide free legal services to children and adults in need of a lawyer. DONATE NOW Join our mailing list. Get action alerts, updates, and special invites. SIGN UP Careers Contact Us Newsroom Privacy Policy Whistleblower Policy Terms & Conditions Follow Us Copyright 2021 NYLAG | All Rights Reserved English