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Department cautions Posts
on In the past months American Legion Posts and Departments have been contacted by various attorneys, law firms and other groups requesting use of meeting space and other forms of support for their efforts to conduct veterans' benefits seminars or workshops to educate veterans and their dependents about, and provide assistance with, obtaining VA benefits. Some of these individuals and groups are providing these services free of charge while others are charging fees. Some are providing basic information and assistance free but charging for more in-depth service such as actual representation before VA in an appeal. It is in direct conflict with The American Legion's policy regarding attorney referrals for an American Legion Post to sponsor or participate in such events because such involvement amounts to a referral. Moreover, an American Legion Post hosting an event could be interpreted as endorsement of or an affiliation with these individuals or groups, which is against American Legion policy. |
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Second Vice Commander's Column Department cautions Posts on 'vet benefit seminars' American Legion Charities, Inc. details $1.7 million in contributions Clark elected Grande Chef de Gare |