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Veteran Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio

964 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701

Eligibility
Applicants must be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. *Applicants are also ineligible if providing assistance would create a conflict of interest. Client may be eligible for representation in the following cases: *Received a denial of benefits from the VA’s Board of Veterans’ Appeals *Received a letter from the VA saying you owe them money *Have a discharge status that is preventing you from receiving VA benefits
Required documents

Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, closed 12:30pm-1pm
Application process
Call, email, or go online for more information or to apply.
Fees
None
Service area
Meigs County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Pike County, Ohio Fairfield County, Ohio Gallia County, Ohio Jackson County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Fayette County, Ohio Hocking County, Ohio Morgan County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Ross County, Ohio
Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Applications to upgrade or correct a DD-214 *Appealing an overpayment *Appealing compensation denials or terminations by the Board of Veterans Appeals
Last assured
10/29/2025
Providing organization
Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio
Provides legal representation at no charge in CIVIL MATTERS for residents of Southeast and Central Ohio who have low household incomes, or who are age 60 or older. The organization is the result of a merge between Southeastern Ohio Legal Services and The Legal Aid Society of Columbus.