Veterans

• Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs - (field offices)
  MD state agency that assists veterans, their dependents and survivors in filing claims for Federal and State veteran's benefits. Assists claimants with development of evidence required to support claims. Represents claimants through Board of Veterans Appeals. Acts as veteran's advocate for Federal, state, and local agencies.
  Phone: (1-800)-446-4926 ; (410)-333-4428  Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Location: Federal Building Rm 110, 31 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD 21201
   

• United States Department of Veteran Affairs
  Federal government agency that assists veterans and their families to ensure that they receive medical care, benefits and social support. On-line applications for compensation and benefits. Broad range of assistance programs.
  Phone: 1-800-827-1000
   

• National Organization of Veteran's Advocates, Inc
  Refers veterans and survivors to attorneys who will represent them before the Court of Veterans Appeals.  There are various fee structures and some representation is pro bono (free). Will assist with veterans and veteran's survivor's benefits.
  Phone: (480)-838-6566   Hours: Monday-Friday  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by phone.      
  Location: P.O. Box 65876 Washington, D.C. 20035-5876
   

• The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
  Cooperative effort by four national veterans service organizations to provide volunteer attorneys to veterans and qualifying family members with an appeal pending at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Must have filed an appeal and been unable to obtain an attorney after 30 days. (No advice or representation at any other level of appeal. Website has an "Appeals Booklet." Screened for financial eligibility and merit.
  Phone: (202) 628-8164; (888) 838-7727 Toll Free     Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.       
  Location: 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 131, Washington, D.C. 20004
  

• Finding a Lawyer to Help with Military Pension Issues
  EX-POSE is a national, nonprofit, volunteer organization, funded by membership dues.  EX-POSE provides information for spouses regarding separation and divorce from active duty or retired military service members.  EX-POSE also refers members to attorneys who are familiar with military separation/divorce. You can become a member of EX-POSE for a limited fee ($20 annually or $200 lifetime membership). We also offer a professional membership for attorneys for $50 annually or $500 for a lifetime membership.
  Contact EX-POSE
  P.O. Box 11191
  Alexandria, VA 22312
  (phone) 703-941-5844
  (fax) 703-212-6951
  (e-mail) ex-pose@juno.com