Helping veterans secure the benefits and recognition they have earned requires dedication, persistence, and specialized knowledge.

Andréa Parris, a paralegal with @wellsfargo in Charlotte, has been an invaluable volunteer with Legal Aid of North Carolina's Veterans Legal Project, generously sharing her expertise in the complex area of military discharge upgrades. Over the past two years, Andréa has assisted with gathering evidence, reviewing records, and interpreting military regulations—work that is essential to helping veterans pursue discharge upgrades and access benefits. Her contributions have supported successful outcomes for multiple veterans, including upgrades to honorable or general under honorable conditions discharges and favorable determinations affecting eligibility for service-connected benefits. In one particularly meaningful case, a veteran's service-connected disability rating increased from 0% to 100%. Andréa brings valuable knowledge and a collaborative spirit, as well as a genuine commitment to those who have served our country. Her steady support has strengthened our ability to advocate for veterans in a highly specialized area of law. We are incredibly grateful for her generosity and dedication to helping North Carolina veterans obtain the recognition and support they deserve! #ProBonoHero #AccessToJustice #LegalAidNC