CVLC News

Some members of Congress, including Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)—the lead sponsor of the legislation—are criticizing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for not doing enough to implement a 2018 law that they supported that increases access to mental health care for veterans. Sen. Chris Murphy  was the lead sponsor of the legislation. Read the entire… Continue Reading CVLC speaks out about the VA’s mishandling of veterans’ health care

Darren Pruslow, CVLC Supervising Attorney, began his testimony to the Connecticut General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Judiciary with a strong message, “We oppose the proposed changes to Summary Process because of the dire consequences these changes would have for our clients.” In CVLC’s view, this proposed law destroys the balance in what is already an unequal… Continue Reading CVLC Testifies on Possible Impact of HB 7289 on Veterans

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (CVLC) is excited to announce the appointment of Liam Brennan as our new Executive Director.  Liam will join CVLC officially on March 4th, 2019. Liam comes to CVLC from New Haven Legal Assistance Association, where he worked in the Community and Economic Development Unit. Prior to joining New Haven Legal Assistance,… Continue Reading CVLC Welcomes New Executive Director

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (CVLC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Veterans Legal Clinic of the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School (LSC) to significantly expand the field of veteran law by creating a comprehensive Discharge Upgrade Practice Manual for veteran advocates and an online, searchable Department of Defense decision interface.… Continue Reading CVLC Advances Veteran Law with Discharge Upgrade Practice Manual

On December 22nd, John R. received notification that the military granted CVLC’s petition and upgraded him to fully honorable. He no longer has the burden and stigma of an OTH, and can now access VA healthcare and disability benefits. “My biggest goal was to get an upgrade, the fact that it’s here and honorable… I’m… Continue Reading CVLC Wins Discharge Upgrade for Navy Veteran

Staff attorney, Sharon Fialkovich, shares how CVLC helps veterans overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare and income. See Interview Here

Join our merry band of advocates who give our all every day to help veterans overcome legal obstacles so that they can live meaningful and comfortable lives. CVLC announces a new position of Pro Bono Coordinator and we are still searching for our next visionary Executive Director. For more information on these positions go to… Continue Reading Join Our Cause – CVLC is Hiring!

  The Practicing Law Institute (PLI) just released a new online training on how to effectively advocate for veterans in matters relating to VA Benefits and Discharge Upgrades.  This training satisfies the VA’s CLE requirements. For more information and access to the training, click here.

Senator Blumenthal, CVLC Interim Director Cindy Johnson, Garry Monk of the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress and other veteran organizations highlight the needs of “Blue Water” Vietnam Veterans on Veterans Day. On behalf of CVLC’s clients, Connecticut Veterans Legal Center lends it’s wholehearted support to this necessary and important law.  A significant part of… Continue Reading Blue Water Veterans Ask for Recognition

CVLC celebrates the passing of SB 284.  CT expands benefits to veterans with PTSD and bad paper discharges. We see first-hand the devastating effects that “Other Than Honorable Discharges” have on veterans. Now so many more injured veterans can get the benefits they need to enjoy a life of dignity and purpose.