Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is proud to work every day to secure veterans’ access to the benefits they earned.  Army Veteran Kevin S. shares his story below:

After noticing my application to the VA for healthcare benefits had been denied, a case manager through the Wounded Warriors project had suggested I accept help from a lawyer who works for Connecticut Veterans Legal Center. After some time, but of no fault of her own, I received a call from Attorney Janice Wolf.

She explained who she was, how she could help me, and the circumstances to which my particular case was being reviewed. I found out that they were reviewing the type of discharge and also if my treatment in the Army deserved a service connection and disability rating.

Because of Janice’s help, the service connection was granted for two types of disability: one an anxiety disorder and the other a torn meniscus. I cannot express the gratitude I feel towards [Connecticut Veterans Legal Center] and the amount of psychological freedom their service has granted me. As a veteran, I cannot recommend them enough if you feel as though the VA or military has not been accountable for your experiences.

Photo credit: Dave Gilbert, courtesy of Kevin S.

Thank you to Kevin for sharing your story and trusting us with you case.

If you are a veteran and need legal assistance, learn more about how you can connect with CVLC at www.ctveteranslegal.org/veterans