Veterans' Assistance
Willkie is proud to support those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Through partnerships with public interest organizations, our pro bono work helps veterans access justice and necessary benefits. Some of our recent work includes the following:
Benefits for Veterans
In partnership with the National Veterans Legal Service Program, Willkie lawyers have provided pro bono assistance to many veterans. Our work includes securing discharge upgrades, which involve reclassifying the terms of a veteran’s discharge from the military through the presentation of evidence related to their experience of a disability or discrimination during their service, and Combat-Related Special Compensation, which is a tax-free monthly benefit for veterans with disabilities that resulted from serving in combat.
Willkie, through training and mentorship from New York City Bar’s Veterans Assistance Project, can get VA accredited and assist veterans pursuing claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Willkie also partners with The Veterans Consortium to provide representation to veterans who are appealing unfavorable rulings on disability, educational assistance, survivor benefit and pension benefit claims from the Department of Veteran Affairs.