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Legal Aid Clinic for Veterans at Bob Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita April 10
Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up via the link below or by phone.. This clinic is for Civil Legal questions or if you are in need of Legal Advice. Appointments are available in-person or via tele-video. This clinic is not for criminal issues. Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Bldg. 26, ground floor PEC rooms | By Appointment Walk-Ins welcome, but are not guaranteed a time slot.
Veterans/Military
Veteran's Benefits and Services
The ultimate link to all benefits and services offered to Veterans. Very comprehensive site and easy to use. Find all the information you need in one place.    https://www.va.gov/
Veterans/Military
What To Do When a Collector Calls
This client-focused handout contains information and tips about how to handle a call from a collector or someone collecting a debt on another's behalf. Here are two helpful videos on dealing with debt collection, and how to talk with a debt collector.  
Debt and Debt Collection
KLS Legal Assistance for Veterans
KLS provides legal assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Legal assistance addresses the top seven areas identified by Veterans in the Veterans’ CHALENG survey as being their top legal problems:
Veterans/Military
Unemployment Claims
This site is the starting point for all unemployment claims. It explains the procedure and allows you to apply on-line. You can also submit your weekly claim forms through this site. it's the first place you should go when you lose your job. www.getkansasbenefits.gov
If You Lose Your JobWork SupportUnemployment Compensation
Unemployment Hearing Process
These are the resources available from the Kansas Department of Labor on handling an Unemployment claim, through the appeals process:  www.getkansasbenefits.gov/FAQs/Appeal.aspx  
Unemployment Compensation
Credit Report Dispute Letter
Your credit score is a tool businesses use to measure your creditworthiness - how likely it is that you will repay a loan.  Equifax, Experian and Transunion each compile a report of your credit  history to determine your credit score.  Occassionally, there will be errors in your credit history that will adversely effect your credit score and your ability to borrow money. 
Debt and Debt Collection
Stop Contact Letter
The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act is a federal law that requires collection agencies to stop contacting you if you send them a letter stating that you wish to stop contact.  Complete the interview in the link below to create this letter.  Stop Contact Letter Interview Creditors still have the option of pursuing legal action against you.  This will not make your debt go away. 
Debt and Debt Collection
Jobs for Persons With Disabilities
The Disability Rights Center of Kansas - Client Assistance Program has resources to  help people with disabilities get a job.  Go here.  
Unemployment CompensationWork SupportDisability
KLS Videos on Your Rights in Debt Collection and Dealing with Debt Collectors
Check out two videos to help you know your rights in debt collection and also how to deal with debt collectors. The links are here:
Debt and Debt Collection
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Veterans/MilitaryUnemployment CompensationDebt and Debt CollectionClear All Filters
Legal Aid Clinic for Veterans at Bob Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita April 10
Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up via the link below or by phone.. This clinic is for Civil Legal questions or if you are in need of Legal Advice. Appointments are available in-person or via tele-video. This clinic is not for criminal issues. Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Bldg. 26, ground floor PEC rooms | By Appointment Walk-Ins welcome, but are not guaranteed a time slot.
Veterans/Military
Veteran's Benefits and Services
The ultimate link to all benefits and services offered to Veterans. Very comprehensive site and easy to use. Find all the information you need in one place.    https://www.va.gov/
Veterans/Military
What To Do When a Collector Calls
This client-focused handout contains information and tips about how to handle a call from a collector or someone collecting a debt on another's behalf. Here are two helpful videos on dealing with debt collection, and how to talk with a debt collector.  
Debt and Debt Collection
KLS Legal Assistance for Veterans
KLS provides legal assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Legal assistance addresses the top seven areas identified by Veterans in the Veterans’ CHALENG survey as being their top legal problems:
Veterans/Military
Unemployment Claims
This site is the starting point for all unemployment claims. It explains the procedure and allows you to apply on-line. You can also submit your weekly claim forms through this site. it's the first place you should go when you lose your job. www.getkansasbenefits.gov
If You Lose Your JobWork SupportUnemployment Compensation
Unemployment Hearing Process
These are the resources available from the Kansas Department of Labor on handling an Unemployment claim, through the appeals process:  www.getkansasbenefits.gov/FAQs/Appeal.aspx  
Unemployment Compensation
Credit Report Dispute Letter
Your credit score is a tool businesses use to measure your creditworthiness - how likely it is that you will repay a loan.  Equifax, Experian and Transunion each compile a report of your credit  history to determine your credit score.  Occassionally, there will be errors in your credit history that will adversely effect your credit score and your ability to borrow money. 
Debt and Debt Collection
Stop Contact Letter
The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act is a federal law that requires collection agencies to stop contacting you if you send them a letter stating that you wish to stop contact.  Complete the interview in the link below to create this letter.  Stop Contact Letter Interview Creditors still have the option of pursuing legal action against you.  This will not make your debt go away. 
Debt and Debt Collection
Jobs for Persons With Disabilities
The Disability Rights Center of Kansas - Client Assistance Program has resources to  help people with disabilities get a job.  Go here.  
Unemployment CompensationWork SupportDisability
KLS Videos on Your Rights in Debt Collection and Dealing with Debt Collectors
Check out two videos to help you know your rights in debt collection and also how to deal with debt collectors. The links are here:
Debt and Debt Collection
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