Resources On The Web

The links below connect veterans, families, and advocates with trusted organizations, federal courts, and benefits resources. If you find a link that no longer works, please let us know.

Courts & Federal Agencies

• U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) The independent federal court that reviews final decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Hears appeals from CAVC decisions and other specialized federal matters.
• VBA Performance Reports Veterans Benefits Administration reporting hub, including the Monday Morning Workload Report with current claim-processing data by regional office.
• U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Request military service records (DD-214s) and related documentation.

Legal Organizations & Bar Associations

• National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) Nonprofit providing pro bono legal services, training, and the Veterans Benefits Manual.
• National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA) Professional association of attorneys and advocates representing veterans in claims and appeals.
• Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association Independent bar association supporting the practice of veterans law, publisher of the Veterans Law Journal.
• Colorado Bar Association — Military & Veterans Affairs Section Home of the Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans (CLCV) pro bono program.
• The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Free legal representation for eligible veterans appealing BVA denials to the CAVC.
• VA Office of General Counsel — Accredited Representatives Search Verify that an attorney, claims agent, or VSO representative is accredited to handle VA claims.

Veteran Support & Advocacy

• National Association of American Veterans (NAAV) Nonprofit assisting service members, disabled veterans, and their dependents with benefits access, employment, and family support.
• Make the Connection VA public-awareness resource featuring veteran testimonials and a locator for nearby support services.
• Vet Center Locator Find Vet Centers offering free, confidential readjustment counseling for eligible veterans and families.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Combat Vets Helping Combat Vets Combat veterans with social work and psychology degrees supporting other combat veterans through PTSD recovery and civilian transition.
• Veterans Crisis Line 24/7 confidential crisis support: dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Medical

• Mediscope Consultants Legal nurse consulting firm providing medical nexus opinions and expert witness review for veterans' claims.
• Mednick Associates Veteran-owned firm that connects attorneys and veterans with medical experts for nexus letters and case reviews on VA disability claims.
• Vargas Vocational Consulting Vocational consulting firm specializing in TDIU vocational assessments to support veterans' Total Disability Individual Unemployability appeals.

Pay & Benefits Reference

• DFAS — Comparing CRSC and CRDP Official Defense Finance and Accounting Service comparison of Combat-Related Special Compensation and Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay.
• Military.com — CRSC vs. CRDP Overview Plain-language explanation of the differences between CRSC and CRDP and how to apply.