Veteran Benefits Assistance | Veterans Legal Aid Society

Nonprofit organization serving needy veterans and their families in Illinois. Services include assisting eligible veterans with VA pension applications and appeals through pro bono service program, and legal referrals to in-network attorneys.

Physical Address

1018 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Voice

773-340-3838

Main

Application process

(1) Apply online or download the application form from website (2) Mail-in applications must be sent to the address specified on the form, or emailed as an attachment (3) All supporting documentation must be provided within 30 days of application (4) After the applicant's eligibility is confirmed, the Board of Directors will determine the amount of assistance the applicant is to receive

Fee

Sliding scale, Self-pay

Required documents

Application; Income information including recent tax returns (W-2s and 1099s); Veterans status (copy of DD-214)

Eligibility

Illinois veteran and their families in need

Languages

English

Service area

IL

Agency info

Veterans Legal Aid Society

Nonprofit organization serving needy veterans and their families in Illinois. Services include assisting eligible veterans with VA pension applications and appeals through pro bono service program, and legal referrals to in-network attorneys.