National Veterans Legal Services Program

Senior Veterans · Alaska · Free

Free legal assistance to veterans on disability claims and benefits. Relevant for surviving spouses of wartime veterans who never knew they qualified for VA benefits independently. Most claims take 4-8 months; some are decided faster via the Fully Developed Claim path with all evidence submitted upfront. Aid & Attendance adds up to ,800/mo for married couples; most eligible wartime vets and surviving spouses never apply. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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