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Leah E. Weston

  • Hosted by University of Miami School of Law - Health Rights Clinic
  • Service location Coral Gables, Florida
  • Law school University of Miami School of Law
  • Issue area Medical-Legal Partnership, Public Benefits/Welfare Reform, Veterans' Rights
  • Fellowship class year 2014
  • Program AmeriCorps Fellows Program, Design-Your-Own Fellowship

The Project

Hosted at the University of Miami School of Law’s Health Rights Clinic, this project will provide civil legal assistance and community education to veterans and military families, as well as design and lead training for practitioners who serve the veteran community in South Florida. I will engage in direct representation for veterans who seek VA Disability Benefits, SSDI/SSI Benefits, Public Benefits, Permanency Planning, and other matters, where appropriate.

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