Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may provide support to one or more university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans.

Programs of university law schools which may receive support under subsection (a) may include programs that assist veterans with—

(1) representing veterans in appeals and proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs related to the appointment of fiduciaries;

(2) filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and

(3) such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.