Nov. 15, 2024

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Students Play Key Role in Briefing in Various Federal Courts 

This semester, students in the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic have played key roles in advocating for veterans before major courts. Two of the Clinic’s students, Rachel Elliot and Brady Hays, worked on cases in United States federal courts.  Rachel Elliot, a law student at Mizzou Law who is part of the Advanced Veterans Clinic, recently authored and submitted a brief to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. After completing the necessary paperwork for admission to the Court as a law student and with the approval of the Dean, Rachel was able to fully brief the case. Rachel drew on…

Nov. 13, 2024

How the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic aids veterans

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Director Brent Filbert was recently featured on KRCG news. Watch the interview here.

Oct. 31, 2024

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic hosting free Legal Consultations in St. Louis

The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic, through its Show-Me Home program, will offer free legal consultations to Veterans regarding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation benefits, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare. The free event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the VA Hope Recovery Center – 515 Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103. Veterans will consult with attorneys from the Veterans Clinic. Law students from Mizzou School will assist in the consultations. Veterans can register for an appointment by calling the Veterans Clinic at (573) 882-7630 or online at this…

Oct. 25, 2024

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic secures more than $500,000 in retroactive payments for veterans in a single month

Martha Bradley Kleinhesselink and Carter Brooks Templeton, staff attorneys at the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic, recently secured more than half a million dollars in retroactive payments for two veterans within the span of one month. These significant wins not only highlight the clinic’s dedication to advocating for veterans but also contribute to the more than $20 million in awards that the clinic has secured for veterans since its inception. One of the victories involves a veteran who received a $373,000 retroactive payment for a heart condition, which was determined to be 100% service-connected back to 2013. The $373,000 payment is…

Oct. 21, 2024

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic offering free CLE Webinar

The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic will host its annual free Veterans Day CLE on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST. This CLE qualifies for Missouri Bar general CLE credit as well as VA accreditation CLE under 38 CFR 14.629. You can sign up for the CLE here.

Oct. 14, 2024

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Files Amicus Brief in United States Supreme Court in Support of Reservists’ Rights

The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Feliciano v. Department of Transportation. This landmark case addresses the entitlement of federal employee reservists to differential pay during active-duty service in a national emergency. The case centers on Nick Feliciano, a Coast Guard reservist employed by the Federal Aviation Administration as an air traffic controller. Feliciano was called to active duty for several periods from 2012 to 2017, during which time the United States was under a declared national emergency following the 9/11 terrorist…

Sep. 4, 2024

Free Legal Consultations for Veterans Offered by the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic in Eminence, Missouri on September 27th, 2024

The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, through its Tigers for Troops program, will offer free legal consultations regarding United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) disability compensation, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare at the Eminence R-1 High School in Shannon County, 505 South 6th Street, Eminence, MO 65466, Fri. September 27th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Veterans are encouraged to register ahead of time. Use this registration link to register or by calling 573-882-7630. Consultations will be offered both in-person and virtually. If you are unable to attend the event on September 27th but would…

Aug. 1, 2024

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Conducts Training for BCLP & Citi in St. Louis

The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic hosted a free training session last week for attorneys and staff from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) and Citi in St. Louis. This training is part of the Clinic’s ongoing mission to educate attorneys, paralegals and the Missouri community on vital veterans’ issues, including discharge upgrades and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation claims. Under the banner of its outreach initiative, ‘Tigers for Troops,’ the Clinic offers free training sessions to equip attorneys, paralegals and the public with the knowledge and tools to assist veterans effectively. The goal is to empower legal professionals…

June 23, 2024

Free legal consultations for veterans regarding VA disability benefits and discharge upgrades in St. Joseph, Missouri

The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, through its Tigers for Troops program, will offer free legal consultations regarding United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) disability compensation, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare at the University of Missouri Extension Office – Buchanan County, 4125 Mitchell Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, Thurs. July 18th, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Veterans are encouraged to register ahead of time by clicking the “Register” button in the top right corner of this page or by calling 573-882-7630. Consultations will be offered both in-person and virtually. If you are unable to attend the…

June 21, 2024

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Attorney Carter Brooks Templeton Elected to NLSVCC Board of Directors

The National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium (NLSVCC) has announced the election of Carter Brooks Templeton to its Board of Directors. Templeton brings a wealth of experience and passion to the board, reinforcing the organization’s mission to address the unique legal needs of veterans across the country. The NLSVCC, a collaborative effort led by the nation’s law school legal clinics, works with various stakeholders—including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Congress, state and local veterans service organizations, court systems, and educators—to advance common interests for the benefit of veterans. The Consortium’s goal is to support and advocate for…