Where can I find pro bono help with a VA claim?

Sgt Carlos Martinez — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 17:48:54 -0400

can contact me via RP Messages. I live in pembroke pines florida but now helping dad in aguada puert rico. lokking for probono lawyer to help cannot afford. even though this should be done for free.? was told needed a lawery but they charge. we severd and this should be done for free considering that about only 5% of nation volunteers to sever.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2020 6:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:18:20 -0400

Just because you served doesn’t mean you are entitled to free legal assistance.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 12 at 2020 6:33 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:33:22 -0400

Sgt Carlos Martinez You can obtain free assistance with VA Claims through a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) like Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or Veterans of Foriegn Wars. (VFW).

Response by MSgt Don VandeBogert made Jun 12 at 2020 9:36 PM

MSgt Don VandeBogert — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:36:50 -0400

Couple options that should help you and your father out. I would have him contact the San Juan Regional Office. They have contacts for the American Legion, DAV, PVA, and the Vietnam Veterans of America. Any one of those organizations should, hopefully, have someone qualified as a Veteran Services Officer (VSO). Those VSOs are trained and accredited through the VA to assist vets with claims. Additionally, as you're in FL, I would advise you also reach out to your local VSO which for you should be the Broward Co office @ [login to see] . VSOs are a wealth of knowledge, strong advocates for all things vet related and should be able to help you assist your father out.

As a relatively recent retiree, I wish they had VSO brief folks during TAP. The few minutes I got didn't touch even a little bit of what the VSOs can assist with. My county VSO office is aweson.

Couple links to help.

https://www.benefits.va.gov/ROSANJUAN/veterans-services-orgs.asp
https://floridavets.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CVSO-Directory-May-14-2020.pdf

Hope this helps and good luck.

V/R
Bogie

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Response by SA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2020 1:04 AM

SA Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 01:04:37 -0400

Hill & Ponton VA Disability Attorney's in Florida.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 13 at 2020 5:56 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 05:56:13 -0400

Never heard of a lawyer for a VA claim. Contact your local legion hall or the like. You should also have access to the DAV. They help Vets every day with the VA.