Veterans Benefits Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland
Evaluates cases where pension benefits are being denied and the applicant is disabled or age 65 and older and pension benefits are being denied; Veterans Administration (VA) health care benefits are being denied and terminated, including fugitive or fleeing felons; applicant has a VA benefits overpayment; applicant is has a less than honorable discharge and desires to apply for federal veteran serving agency pension, health care or housing benefits.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
1223 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
M, W, F: 9:00am–4:00pm; T, Th: 9:00am–2:00pm. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online.
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Application process
May apply for services online, where applicants can schedule a call back to speak with an intake specialist. Click on "Apply for Free Legal Help" on the organization's web site to start the application process. May also call to speak with an intake specialist. In-person intake interviews may be available when necessary to ensure access to organization's services based on individual circumstances. Those who walk into the building M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm can fill out a card to request a call back from an intake specialist.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Serves Residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, and Ashtabula counties who meet financial eligibility criteria (household income below 125% of current federal poverty guidelines with limited assets). Will evaluate applicants with gross income up to 200% of current federal poverty guidelines and older adults (age 60+) when determining financial eligibility for service. Assistance with appealing the denial of pension benefits or compensation serve those aged 65 and older. Applicant's problem must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio Lake County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio Geauga County, Ohio Ashtabula County, Ohio
Agency info
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland
Secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.