ELIGIBILITY
In accordance with federal law and Army regulation, persons are eligible to receive legal assistance include:
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Active Component members of the Armed Forces and their dependents
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Retired members of the Armed Forces, PHS, and NOAA
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Reserve Component members of the Armed Forces, and their dependents
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Surviving dependents of eligible clients listed above (active, reserve, retired)
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Department of Defense civilian employees:
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Against whom pecuniary liability has been recommended under AR 735-5
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Who are to deploy to a combat zone, but only for matters related to their imminent deployment.
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Who have accepted employment outside the U.S. on matters related to processing for overseas employment
Under federal law, 100% disabled veterans and their dependents are not entitled to legal assistance services unless the person is also receiving retired pay.