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Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency aimed at serving low-income Veterans in Connecticut. While we partner with many government and non-government agencies, CVLC is a completely independent nonprofit. Click here to read more.
CVLC Mission
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s mission is to empower, support, and improve the lives of Connecticut Veterans by providing free legal assistance to help them overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare, income, and recovery.
CVLC Vision
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s vision is for all Connecticut Veterans to thrive and contribute to their communities with a sense of self-worth and dignity.
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center Blog
Response: Proposed VA Rule Change for Veteran Disability Ratings
UPDATE: As of February 26, 2026 the proposed rule has been rescinded from the federal register. Thank you to the almost 20,000 people who submitted… Continue Reading Response: Proposed VA Rule Change for Veteran Disability Ratings
Meet Marine Corps Veteran Mr. Hoffman
Name changed to protect the confidentiality of client. No one should be penalized for fleeing domestic violence, but that is exactly what happened to disabled… Continue Reading Meet Marine Corps Veteran Mr. Hoffman
Fighting For All Who Served
Alison Weir testifying during a Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs meeting. In 2025, Connecticut entered into its biennial long session that brought a host… Continue Reading Fighting For All Who Served
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(above) U.S. Army Veteran Ali (left) and U.S. Army Veteran Delene (right). Photos by Desirea Stott-Rodgers Photography.
(Slider photos) U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Stephen. CVLC Intake and Program Access Specialist Juliet Taylor. 2025 Riders with Senator Richard Blumenthal at the start line at Half Full Brewery in Stamford. Photos by Joel Callaway. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Joe and wife Kathy. Photos by David Apuzzo.
(Top of Page) Alison M. Weir, CVLC Executive Director (left), Donald Tutson, Director of Pro Bono Services with CVLC Board Member Amy Antioho (center), and Vee Warden, Screening Receptionist (right). All photos by David Apuzzo.
(Burgundy box) U.S. Navy Veteran Hector. Photo by Desirea Stott-Rodgers.
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