Overview

Welcome to the National Veterans Foundation’s Legal Center.

On December 1st 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the sentencing decision of a Korean War Veteran convicted of murder should have taken into consideration Post Traumatic Stress he incurred during the war. See the Supreme Court Opinion.

This decision comes after a recent jury decision in Oregon where Jesse Bratcher, an Iraqi War Veteran on trial for murder, was found insane from PTSD. This was the first U.S. murder case where combat PTSD impacted a jury’s verdict. Read more about Jesse Bratcher’s story.

These recent legal decisions are significant as more Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans, with no prior history of criminal behavior, are coming home to inadequate transitional services, and are ending up in need of legal assistance.

In response to the needs of our Nation’s Veterans, The National Veterans Foundation launches this new Web page today as a resource to Veterans who need legal assistance. Here you will find links to organizations and attorneys who specialize in defending former soldiers, frequently asked questions, news about Veteran legal cases, information about representation on claims appeal, email legal advice, pro-bono representation and other resources.