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(Pictured L-R: M-VETS Client Richard Fahlman, Student Advisor Samantha Hargis, and M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur)

The Scalia Law School’s Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (M-VETS) advocated for a combat veteran before an administrative law judge at a hearing before the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA). The hearing occurred on May 12, 2025.

The hearing involved a 2016 claim for an increased rating for a service-connected disability that was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan. This injury led to the veteran’s medical separation from the Army. The clinic filed a motion in 2019 with the DVA alleging that a Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) occurred, which carries the highest burden of proof within the DVA system.

Due to the lengthy litigation of this issue, many M-VETS Student Advisors (SAs) worked diligently on behalf of our client while in the clinic. However, when the matter was scheduled for hearing, current M-VETS Student Advisor Samantha Hargis conducted the hearing under the supervision of M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur.

“Working on this matter for our client was an incredible opportunity. I am deeply grateful to the student advisors who came before me and laid a solid foundation for our argument at the hearing, our client for his commitment and collaboration throughout the process, and my supervising attorney for his invaluable guidance and support,” Hargis said.

“Ms. Hargis did a phenomenal job arguing the motion and presenting evidence during the hearing,” MacArthur commented. “Our client was able to attend the virtual hearing with us, which was held in our classroom at the law school. Sam conducted a pre-hearing conference with the Judge, delivered an opening statement, conducted a direct examination of our client, and delivered an impactful closing, effectively arguing our position.” MacArthur continued, “The DVA benefits process is paternalistic, which is invaluable for allowing our students to gain practical experience in a non-adversarial setting while providing valuable pro bono services to our clients.”

“I would like to thank Mr. MacArthur and Ms. Hargis for the work they did in my case. They put their heart, time, and soul into developing my defense, and I couldn’t have asked for a better legal team. Without M-VETS, combat veterans like me wouldn’t have a voice,” stated Mr. Fahlman.

M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur stated, “I’m glad our client reached out to M-VETS, and we could advocate on his behalf at this hearing. The DVA initially denied the request for an increased rating decision while our client was still on active duty in the Army and navigating the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). While in IDES, he received an initial 20% rating for the condition, but based on new medical evidence, a request to increase this rating to 40 % was submitted to the DVA. The rating official denied the request for an increase, and our client was discharged from the Army with a severance check. Had the 40% rating been approved, our client would have been medically retired and received all the benefits accompanying that status, including much-needed health care. Our position was that the decision review officer had made a CUE error, contradicting federal law and regulatory standards. The CUE burden of proof created challenges for the Clinic, but our client and Sam did an excellent job explaining our position to the Judge during the hearing. I appreciate our client’s patience during this lengthy process and for him and the Judge allowing Ms. Hargis to conduct the hearing.” M-VETS continues to work with the veteran while the hearing outcome is pending.

M-VETS assists veterans, service members, and their dependents with military/veteran/DVA administrative matters, to include disability compensation and educational benefits appeals, discharge upgrades, and Boards for Correction of Military Records matters.

The Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (M-VETS) successfully argued a claim before the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR), a body responsible for correcting errors or injustices in Navy and Marine Corps records, seeking a fully Honorable conditions discharge for a Navy veteran. M-VETS filed a brief and argued on behalf of the veteran in 2024 and recently secured a fully Honorable conditions discharge.

The veteran served honorably in the active Navy from 2005 through 2006. The veteran was discharged for being a single parent who was unable to secure a family care plan due to serving thousands of miles away from her immediate family. Through no fault of her own, the veteran was separated from the Navy with a General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge characterization. This discharge characterization did not accurately reflect her honorable service.

In issuing their decision, the BCNR declared, “the Board noted that, under the authority and reason for which Petitioner was discharged, barring exceptional circumstances, she should have been issued a characterization consistent type warranted by service record. In that regard, the Board found that Petitioner’s record, to include her favorable performance evaluations and lack of documented misconduct, clearly reflected honorable service.”

M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur stated: “Thankfully, the veteran reached out to M-VETS for assistance, and we are glad we could correct this injustice. Unfortunately, the separation authority made a clear error in judgment regarding the discharge characterization. Since 2006, due to the inaccurate discharge characterization, the veteran has carried the stigma of a discharge with less than fully honorable conditions. The stigma has been removed, and the veteran now has documented proof of her fully honorable service.”

“I appreciate all of your help and am super grateful!” said the veteran.

MacArthur continued: “Our client served honorably in the Navy, and to correct this injustice was a fantastic result.” MacArthur emphasized the contributions of the student advisors who worked on this matter, Mr. Alden Campo and Ms. Sarah Barker. “Throughout M-VETS’s representation, student advisors Alden Campo and Sarah Barker assisted with the client’s matter. Both student advisors truly believed in this veteran’s cause, and they were able to see this matter through to the end. I appreciate the time and effort they put into this case,” MacArthur said. “Alden and Sarah did an incredible job, and their hard work paid off!”

M-VETS assists veterans, Servicemembers, and their dependents in a variety of matters, including military and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits matters, including MEB/PEBs, Discharge Upgrades, Boards for Correction of Military Records, and DVA disability compensation and educational appeals.

(Pictured L-R: M-VETS Director Timothy MacArthur, Student Advisor Danny Jenkins, and Assistant Director Raphael Johnson)

It has been a busy start to the fall 2024 academic semester for M-VETS. The Clinic advocated for two (2) clients before administrative judges at hearings before the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA). The first hearing occurred on August 23, 2024, and the second was held on September 11, 2024.

Student Advisor (SA) Danny Jenkins conducted the August 23, 2024, hearing under the supervision of M-VETS Director Timothy MacArthur. The hearing involved a 2018 claim for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for a DVA home loan, which was finally heard after nearly six (6) years of litigation with the DVA.

M-VETS filed for the COE on behalf of a Virginia Army National Guard (VAANG) veteran who physically injured his right ankle while on active duty during initial training. Due to this injury, the veteran was discharged from active duty, and following his discharge, the veteran applied for the COE for a home loan. The DVA denied this request, and M-VETS filed a brief before the BVA and requested a personal appearance to argue the matter before a Judge.

M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur stated, “I’m glad the veteran reached out to M-VETS and that we were able to advocate on his behalf at this hearing. The DVA initially denied the COE request because the veteran did not serve for the statutorily required six (6) years in the VAANG; however, there is an exception to this requirement if the veteran had been separated from service for a service-connected disability. While our veteran was service-connected for his injury, the discharge paperwork did not indicate that he was discharged from service for this injury, which created a challenge for our client and the Clinic.”

Due to the lengthy litigating of this issue, many M-VETS SAs worked diligently on it while in the clinic. When the matter was scheduled for hearing, current M-VETS SA Danny Jenkins argued the motion before the BVA.

“I was grateful for the opportunity to assist the veteran at the hearing. Six years’ worth of incredible Student Advisors helped the veteran get to this point through proper evidence collection, client preparation, and brief drafting that made my job at the hearing the easy part. To be able to represent a real client at a hearing, outside the classroom, is something I never thought possible while in school.” Jenkins said.

“Danny did a great job arguing the motion and presenting evidence during the hearing,” MacArthur commented. “Our client was able to attend the hearing virtually, and Danny conducted a pre-hearing conference with the Judge, delivered an opening statement, and a direct examination of our client, which effectively argued our position that the discharge documents did not accurately reflect the reason our veteran was discharged from the military,” MacArthur continued. “The DVA benefits process is paternalistic, which is invaluable for allowing our students to gain practical experience in a non-adversarial setting while providing valuable pro bono services to our clients.”

M-VETS continues working with the veteran to correct his discharge before the Board for Correction of Military Records to reflect a medical retirement.

M-VETS Assistant Director Raphael Johnson conducted the September 11, 2024, hearing. The hearing involved a 2019 claim for an increase in a disability rating from 10% to 50% for a service-connect injury, which the DVA initially denied.

“Raphael did a great job with this hearing,” MacArthur said. “The Clinic waited five (5) years for this hearing, and I am glad Raphael was the M-VETS representative who was able to represent our client at this hearing.  While a law student at Scalia Law, Raphael was an M-VETS SA for two (2) semesters and worked on this veteran’s matter while in the Clinic. This was a long process, and fortunately, our client could weather the storm to see this through,” MacArthur continued.

Johnson reflected, “It is an honor to assist and represent Veteran clients, both while serving as an M-VETS Student Advisor and now as the clinic’s Assistant Director. In this case, our client waited many years to make the case for much-deserved benefits and compensation. The DVA benefits system can confuse many clients, and I am proud to work for an organization committed to providing 100% pro bono services and representation to America’s Veterans.”

M-VETS assists veterans, service members, and their dependents with military/veteran/DVA administrative matters, including MEB/PEBs, discharge upgrades, Boards for Correction of Military Records, and DVA disability compensation and educational benefits appeals.

(Pictured: M-VETS Student Advisor Danny Jenkins)

The Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (M-VETS) successfully advocated for a United States Air Force (USAF) veteran to receive Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) disability payments at the 50% compensation rate for the rest of the veteran’s life.

The veteran served on active duty in the USAF from 2016 through 2019. During her service, she could not serve openly in alignment with her gender identity and suffered invisible injuries due to the Department of Defense’s 2017 ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.

M-VETS student advisors worked with the veteran to collect and analyze her service treatment records and team up with the George Mason University Center for Community Health (GMU CCMH) to prepare a full-scope psychosocial and emotional evaluation.  The GMU CCMH report was then used by M-VETS to file a claim with the DVA on behalf of the veteran.  The claim was granted by the DVA, which resulted in the veteran receiving disability payments at the 50% compensation rate.

M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur stated: “I’m glad the veteran reached out to M-VETS, and we were able to assist with this issue. GMU CCMH did a remarkable job assessing the situation and preparing a comprehensive evaluation that assisted our veteran in receiving the compensation she deserves. The completed report showed that during her military service, the veteran suffered from gender dysphoria and major depressive and anxiety disorders directly related to her military service.”

“I want to thank M-VETS and GMU CCMH for helping me obtain my benefits!” said the veteran.

MacArthur continued: “Our client served honorably in the USAF, and to have her invisible wounds recognized by the DVA as service-connected was a fantastic result.” MacArthur emphasized the contribution of the past student advisors who worked on this matter. “Throughout M-VETS’s representation, four (4) student advisors assisted with the client’s matter, and they did an incredible job,” MacArthur said. “I appreciate the time and effort they put into this case, and their hard work paid off.”

M-VETS Student Advisor Danny Jenkins stated, “The opportunity to step away from the classroom and learn by helping real clients with real problems has been invaluable. The past student advisors did incredible work, and I was honored to play a role in helping our client receive the compensation she deserves.”

M-VETS assists veterans, Servicemembers, and their dependents in a variety of civil matters, including uncontested divorces, landlord/tenant matters, consumer protection, and contract disputes, as well as in military/DVA administrative matters, including MEB/PEBs, Discharge Upgrades, Boards for Correction of Military Records, and DVA disability compensation and educational benefit appeals.

(Pictured: Former Student Advisor Liz Faris)

The Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (M-VETS) successfully argued a claim before the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) seeking an Honorable conditions discharge for a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran. M-VETS filed the application with a supporting brief and exhibits on behalf of the veteran in 2022 and recently secured an Honorable conditions discharge. The successful application will allow the veteran to access long-overdue medical treatment and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) disability benefits.

The veteran served on active duty in the USMC from 2004 through 2007 as a Rifleman (0311). During his service, the veteran deployed twice to Iraq; the first deployment occurred in 2005, and the second was to Fallujah from 2006 to 2007, where the veteran earned a Combat Action Ribbon.  The veteran suffered from injuries due to combat, which led to self-medication to soothe the symptoms of Post-traumatic stress and Traumatic Brain injury. As a result, the veteran was discharged under Other than Honorable conditions despite both conditions being diagnosed during service. This discharge characterization prevented the veteran from accessing medical treatment and DVA disability benefits.

M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur stated: “I’m glad the veteran reached out to M-VETS, and we were able to assist with this issue. Since 2007, the veteran has not been eligible for disability benefits due to the discharge characterization and has carried the stigma of a discharge with less-than-honorable conditions. The stigma has been removed, and the veteran can use those hard-earned benefits due to the honorable conditions discharge.”

“I am so happy!” said the veteran. “Thank you for everything.”

MacArthur continued: “Our client served honorably in the USMC, and to correct this injustice was a fantastic result.” MacArthur emphasized the contribution of the student advisors who worked on this matter, Ms. Liz Faris and Mr. Douglas Boyle. “Throughout M-VETS’s representation, student advisors Liz Faris and Doug Boyle assisted with the client’s matter. They truly believed in this veteran’s cause, and I appreciate the time and effort they put into this case,” MacArthur said. “Both student advisors did an incredible job, and their hard work paid off.”

Faris stated: “It was a great experience working with this client, and I learned a lot while working on his case. He fought and sacrificed for this country during his time in the USMC and deserved a discharge designation that reflected his service. I’m so glad that the NDRB agreed and that he can now access the resources he deserves!”

M-VETS assists veterans, Servicemembers, and their dependents in a variety of civil matters, including uncontested divorces, landlord/tenant matters, consumer protection, and contract disputes, as well as in military/DVA administrative matters, including MEB/PEBs, Discharge Upgrades, Boards for Correction of Military Records, and DVA disability compensation appeals.

(From L to R: Former Student Advisors Casey Hunt and Michael Vlcek)

The Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (“M-VETS”) secured payment for a Veteran tenant and his wife on a $2,000 judgment rendered after a trial in the Loudoun County General District Court.  Though the judgment was entered in 2018, the Veteran family only recently received payment through the use of a lien placed on the landlord’s real property.

In May 2018, M-VETS, on behalf of the Veteran and his wife, filed a warrant in debt against the clients’ former landlords seeking the return of their $2,000 security deposit.  Former M-VETS Student Advisors Casey Hunt and Michael Vlcek successfully litigated the trial which resulted in the entry of a judgment in favor of the Veteran and his wife in October 2018 in the full amount of the security deposit, plus court costs and interest.

Though initial attempts to collect on the judgment failed, M-VETS filed a lien against the landlord’s real property in 2019.  Nearly five years later, M-VETS’s clients received payment after the sale of the landlord’s property in 2024.  Because post-judgment interest was awarded, the Veteran and his wife received over $2,700 after court costs and interest were calculated.

“The day we found M-VETS, we went from having exhausted all options to having a full legal team with a way forward,” said the clients. “The knowledge, professionalism, and tenacity of the M-VETS team was a blessing we will always be thankful for.”

“We are extremely happy to see this matter fully concluded for our clients,” said M-VETS Deputy Director Leigh Winstead.  “Particularly with security deposit disputes, it is usually cost-prohibitive for clients to retain an attorney because the attorneys’ fees outweigh the amount in controversy.  Our clinic makes recovery financially feasible for clients while providing hands-on opportunities for our law students to gain real trial experience.”

M-VETS provides free legal representation to veterans, active duty service members, and their families while allowing law students to gain practical legal experience under the supervision of practicing attorneys. M-VETS provides representation in a variety of matters including Virginia civil litigation matters, uncontested divorces, consumer protection matters, wills and powers of attorney, as well as assisting with matters before the VA and various administrative boards, including discharge upgrades, record corrections, military pay and entitlement matters, and VA disability benefit appeals.

The Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (M-VETS) successfully argued a claim before the Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) seeking a service-connected medical separation for a United States Army Reserve (USAR) veteran. M-VETS filed the claim on behalf of the veteran in 2021 and recently secured a service-connected medical separation, allowing the veteran to access long-overdue Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) housing benefits.

The veteran served honorably in the USAR from 2001 through 2005; however, the veteran suffered an injury during service, which led to the veteran’s discharge. Without justification and through no fault of her own, the veteran was separated from the USAR for a medical condition deemed not to be service-connected. This discharge classification prevented the veteran from accessing her housing benefits and did not accurately reflect her situation.

M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur stated: “Thankfully, the veteran reached out to M-VETS for assistance, and we are glad we could correct this injustice. Unfortunately, the separation authority made a clear error in judgment regarding the reason for separation. Since 2005, the veteran has not been eligible for DVA housing benefits due to the inaccurate discharge. The veteran found this out when she applied for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for a DVA home loan, which was denied. Our client served honorably in the Army and was injured during her service, and to correct this injustice was a fantastic result. We have been working on this matter since 2018, and unfortunately, it took this long to correct this error. However, once our client had her records corrected by the BCMR, she applied again for a COE and obtained it the following day!”

“Thank you so much for your help and all the work you and your team have done on my behalf!” said the veteran.

Due to the lengthy process involved in litigating this issue, many M-VETS student advisors (SAs) worked diligently on this matter while in the clinic. MacArthur emphasized the contributions of the SAs who worked on this matter: “A significant amount of hard work went into this effort, and I want to thank the M-VETS SAs who handled this matter (Tyler Whidby, Allison Hemmer, and Jonathan Moeller) and made this outcome possible for our veteran.”

M-VETS assists veterans, Servicemembers, and their dependents in a variety of civil matters, including uncontested divorces, landlord/tenant matters, consumer protection, and contract disputes, as well as in military/DVA administrative matters, including MEB/PEBs, Discharge Upgrades, Boards for Correction of Military Records, and DVA disability compensation and education appeals.

(Pictured: Former Student Advisor Todd Mihill)

A blog post written by former student advisor Todd Mihill for the Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (“M-VETS”) was cited in a Report to Congress from the Reentry Coordination Council in April 2022. The Council members include the Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary of Agriculture.

The Report aims to provide “Coordination to Reduce Barriers to Reentry: lessons learned from COVID-19 and beyond.” As noted in the Report, incarcerated individuals “face a number of barriers to success, including housing insecurity, inability to access health care, food insecurity, and barriers to education and employment. These longstanding barriers were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and compounded by additional hurdles, including limited access to government-based services and support.” However, the Report indicated that despite these longstanding barriers, “new resources and creative solutions emerged, providing innovative approaches to combating barriers to reentry and to assisting justice system-impacted individuals.”

Mr. Mihill wrote the cited Blog article in May 2019 entitled “Marijuana Discharges: A Level Playing Field?”  In the Report, the Council cited Mihill’s Blog to discuss veteran-specific reentry barriers concerning veterans who are not eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs services due to their discharge characterizations being dishonorable, bad conduct, or other than honorable. The Report can be viewed at the following link:

https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1497911/dl

M-VETS Director Timothy MacArthur stated: “This is incredible recognition for Todd. To be cited as a source in a report to Congress by a Council comprised of prestigious members is a significant achievement and a testament to Todd’s scholarly article.  This is precisely why M-VETS requires student advisors to write blog posts while they are students in the clinic.”

Todd’s Blog post can be viewed at the following link on the M-VETS website:

https://mvets.law.gmu.edu/2019/05/13/marijuana-discharges-a-level-playing-field/

M-VETS provides free legal representation to veterans, active duty service members, and their families while allowing law students to gain practical legal experience under the supervision of practicing attorneys. M-VETS provides representation in various matters, including Virginia civil litigation, uncontested divorces, consumer protection matters, wills, and powers of attorney. It also assists with issues before the VA and various administrative boards, including discharge upgrades, record corrections, military pay and entitlement matters, and VA disability benefit appeals.

 

(Pictured: Student Advisor Kyle Elzey)

The Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (M-VETS) successfully argued a claim before the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) seeking a fully Honorable conditions discharge for a Navy veteran. M-VETS filed the claim on behalf of the veteran in 2023 and recently secured a fully Honorable discharge, allowing the veteran to access long-overdue educational benefits.

The veteran served honorably in the active Navy from 2008 through 2011; however, the veteran suffered an injury during service, which led to the veteran’s discharge. Without justification and through no fault, the veteran was separated from the Navy with a General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge characterization. This discharge characterization prevented the veteran from accessing his education benefits and did not accurately reflect his honorable service.

M-VETS Director Timothy M. MacArthur stated: “Thankfully, the veteran reached out to M-VETS for assistance, and we are glad we could correct this injustice. Unfortunately, the separation authority made a clear error in judgment regarding the discharge characterization. Since 2011, the veteran has not been eligible for educational benefits due to inaccurate discharge characterization and has carried the stigma of a discharge with less than fully honorable conditions. The stigma has been removed, and the veteran can use those hard-earned benefits due to the fully honorable conditions discharge.”

“Thank you so much!” said the veteran. “You all are amazing.”

MacArthur continued: “Our client served honorably in the Navy, and to correct this injustice was a fantastic result.” MacArthur emphasized the contributions of the student advisor who worked on this matter, Mr. Kyle Elzey. “Throughout M-VETS’s representation, student advisor Kyle Elzey assisted with the client’s matter. Kyle truly believed in this veteran’s cause, and he was able to see this matter through from start to finish. I appreciate the time and effort he put into this case,” MacArthur said. “Kyle did an incredible job, and his hard work paid off.”

Elzey stated: “I am thrilled that a deserving veteran was able to obtain justice and access to the benefits he rightfully earned! I want to thank Professor MacArthur for providing me the opportunity to support M-VETS as a student advisor; it was an honor and privilege to contribute to such a meaningful cause, and I am grateful for the valuable experience gained in the process.”

M-VETS assists veterans, Servicemembers, and their dependents in a variety of civil matters, including uncontested divorces, landlord/tenant matters, consumer protection, and contract disputes, as well as in military/VA administrative matters, including MEB/PEBs, Discharge Upgrades, Boards for Correction of Military Records, and VA disability compensation appeals.

(Pictured L-R: VLF Vice President Stephen Noona, M-VETS Director Timothy MacArthur, and VLF President Hon. Jane Marum Roush)

The Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (“M-VETS”) was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Virginia Law Foundation (“VLF”) to support its new initiative, the M-VETS American Legion Post 139 Advice and Referral Clinic.  In partnership with American Legion Post 139, M-VETS opened a new office co-located in the newly redeveloped Post 139 Headquarters to provide free legal advice and referral services to the military community.  Staffed with a licensed attorney, the M-VETS Advice and Referral Clinic officially opened for clients in May 2023.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Virginia Law Foundation for their continued support of M-VETS and its generous grant to help fund the M-VETS American Legion Post 139 Advice and Referral Clinic,” M-VETS Director Timothy MacArthur said.  “This grant will enable us to build momentum in our new initiative while continuing our capital campaign to eventually hire a full-time attorney to staff the new office and expand clinic practice areas to serve more veterans and service members.”

In 2020, M-VETS began a capital campaign to secure funding to hire a third attorney to staff the new M-VETS office.  The tireless work of M-VETS staff and University development raised funds to hire a third attorney part-time.  However, the vision for the M-VETS office at Post 139 is to secure funding to hire a full-time attorney to provide legal consultations and direct legal representation, as well as expand the legal practice areas offered by the clinic.

“The services offered at the M-VETS American Legion Post 139 Advice and Referral Clinic complement the pro bono services offered,” said M-VETS Deputy Director Leigh Winstead.  “When applicants contact our offices looking for immediate legal advice for urgent matters, we can connect them with a licensed attorney and a free legal consultation the same week, if not the same day.  The peace of mind this provides to our clients who often face stressful legal matters affecting their daily lives is immeasurable.”

In honor of the award, M-VETS attended the Virginia Law Foundation Grant Recipient Luncheon on August 24, 2023, in Richmond, Virginia.  The event highlighted all 32 organizations, including M-VETS, who were awarded over $700,000 in grants collectively.  The Virginia Law Foundation supports initiatives and nonprofits throughout Virginia that align with its mission to promote the Rule of Law, access to justice, and law-related education.

M-VETS provides free legal services to veterans, service members, and their dependents in a variety of civil matters, including uncontested divorces, landlord/tenant matters, consumer protection, and contract disputes, as well as in military/VA administrative matters, including MEB/PEBs, Discharge Upgrades, Boards for Correction of Military Records, and VA disability compensation appeals.  M-VETS is currently accepting applications for appointments to the M-VETS American Legion Post 139 Advice and Referral Clinic:  https://mvets.law.gmu.edu/apply/

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