Veteran Benefits Assistance
Provider: PUBLIC COUNSEL
The agency provides services for veterans in Los Angeles County. Services include legal assistance, legal representation and veterans benefits assistance. There are no geographic restrictions.
Legal representation services may include help with employment issues, housing issues including unfair evictions, ticket resolution, warrant resolution and record expungements.
Veterans benefits assistance services may include securing such benefits as General Relief, G.I. Bill benefits, medical benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and VA benefits.
Legal representation services may include help with employment issues, housing issues including unfair evictions, ticket resolution, warrant resolution and record expungements.
Veterans benefits assistance services may include securing such benefits as General Relief, G.I. Bill benefits, medical benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and VA benefits.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
Call the Center for Veterans Advancement line for an appointment. Calls will be returned within 24 to 48 business hours.
The Fully Developed Claim (FDC) program is an optional initiative that allows veterans, service members and their survivors access to a faster decision for their compensation, pension, or survivor benefit claim. The FDC process attempts to resolve claims in 90 days or less. The process involves submitting all evidence at the time the claim is filed and certifying that the claimant has no further evidence. The recommended way to file a claim is electronically, to do so the claimant must go to ebenefits.va.gov. It is also recommended that they appoint an accredited Veterans Service Officer to assist them in gathering the evidence to support their claim. To file by paper, the claimant must fill out a VA Form 21-526EZ and visit the local regional office. At the regional office, the claimant can appoint an accredited Veterans Service Officer. Claimants can call 1-800-827-1000 for further assistance.
The Fully Developed Claim (FDC) program is an optional initiative that allows veterans, service members and their survivors access to a faster decision for their compensation, pension, or survivor benefit claim. The FDC process attempts to resolve claims in 90 days or less. The process involves submitting all evidence at the time the claim is filed and certifying that the claimant has no further evidence. The recommended way to file a claim is electronically, to do so the claimant must go to ebenefits.va.gov. It is also recommended that they appoint an accredited Veterans Service Officer to assist them in gathering the evidence to support their claim. To file by paper, the claimant must fill out a VA Form 21-526EZ and visit the local regional office. At the regional office, the claimant can appoint an accredited Veterans Service Officer. Claimants can call 1-800-827-1000 for further assistance.
Fees
There is no fee for most services. If a fee will be required, the client will be informed before the case is taken.
Fee structure
Free Documentation
ID Required, Military Discharge Papers, Proof of Income Application procedure
Call to Apply Service hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website
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