You don’t have to do it yourself, but we understand that some things just can’t wait. If you need immediate assistance, here are some resources we’ve gathered to help you get started.
VA Appeals
For VA disability compensation appeals to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals or Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, contact us to see if we can help you! In the meantime, here are some resources with general information about the appeals process:
- General Information on Decision Reviews and Appeals from the VA
- The Veterans Consortium, Application for Help with a Court Appeal
- Check Your Appeal Status
- You can also check your case status by calling MyVA411 main information line: 1-800-698-2411
- Board of Veterans’ Appeals
- Includes information on the Board’s Response to COVID-19 and How To Get a Virtual Hearing
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Includes answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Court appeals
COVID-19 & Other Healthcare Information
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- VA Healthcare Resources for Veterans
- Health Benefits and Issues for Veterans
- How to Access VA Health Care If You Have a Less-than-Honorable Discharge
- COVID Vaccines at VA
- Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) COVID 19 Updates
- Includes information about how to get a vaccine, a COVID self-screen link, and information about the CARES Act, among other resources.
- Arkansas Department of Health COVID 19 Information
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Coronavirus FAQ
- VA Coronavirus Chatbot
- VA Public Health Information, Coronavirus
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
- Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
- Healing Waters Fly Fishing (Project Healing Waters)
Information for Caregivers
- VA Caregiver Support
- Includes factsheets about the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as well as a link to apply for the program
- Caregiver Support Hotline: 855-260-3274 (Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8 am-10 pm; Saturday 8 am-5pm ET)
- Caregiver Support Coordinators in Arkansas
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System: 501-257-1520
- Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks: 479-444-4065 or 479-443-4301, ext. 64065
- Caregiving During COVID-19
- VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers
- Resources & Education for Stroke Caregivers’ Understanding & Empowerment (RESCUE)
VA Accreditation and Representation
- VA: What You Should Know Before Selecting an Attorney or Claims Agent
- Standards of conduct for VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents
- VA-accredited attorney / claims agent search
- FTC Complaint Assistant (to report consumer scams/abuse)
- Information about VA Accreditation & Discipline for Attorneys and Claims Agents
General Resources
- Arkansas 2-1-1
- Swords to Plowshares, Self-Help Guides (related to VA benefits and the discharge upgrade process)
- VFW Arkansas
- American Legion Arkansas
- Disabled American Veterans
- Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- VA Directory of Facilities in Arkansas
- VA Regional Office, Little Rock
- Other VA Facilities in Arkansas
- Find a VA location
- Military Times (news related to veterans)
- Vet Center Program
- Little Rock Vet Center
- Address: 10800 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 175
North Little Rock, AR 72211 - Phone number: 501-918-1800
- Address: 10800 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 175
- Fayetteville Vet Center
- Address: 1416 North College Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72703 - Phone number: 479-582-7152
- Address: 1416 North College Avenue
- Little Rock Vet Center
Student Veteran Support
- UALR Military Student Success Program
- Includes several resources for students, as well as helpful information for faculty and staff
- VA College Toolkit
Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Care
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, text to 838255, or chat online.
- Dept. of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources
- Chill Drills by Military OneSource
- National Center for PTSD
- Little Rock VA Veterans Justice Outreach Program
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Mental Health Service
- Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (Fayetteville, AR) Mental Health Services
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Self-Help Guidance for PTSD-Related Compensation Claims
Discharge Upgrades
- The Veterans Consortium, Get Help With a Discharge Upgrade
- VA Discharge Upgrade Wizard
- Swords to Plowshares, Upgrading Your Discharge and Changing the Reason for Your Discharge
- Swords to Plowshares, VA Character of Discharge: An Alternative to a Discharge Upgrade
- Swords to Plowshares, DD214 Corrections for Veterans Discharged
Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and Prior Policies - Yale Law School, Veterans Legal Services Clinic, Forms & Resources for Veterans Seeking Discharge Upgrade
Housing
- Central Arkansas Legal Services
- Legal Aid of Arkansas
- St. Francis House
- Arkansas Hunger Alliance Neighborhood Guide to Housing Assistance
- Central Arkansas Homeless Support Guide
- Mortgage and Foreclosure Issues
- HUD VA Supportive Housing (VASH)
- VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSFVF)
- AR Fresh Start
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