Uncompromised, Unflinching Counsel
At The Veteran’s Advocate, we’re not afraid to make the case that needs to be made and we’re not afraid to tell the government it’s wrong. Most people don’t realize it but good JAGs understand their role is as much about keeping Command in check as it is about advocating for Command. Because a JAG’s client is the service department itself and not any individual commander, good JAGs aren’t afraid to tell their bosses “no” and that the government needs to change its position or course of action. Good JAGs support and sustain the rule of law and the constitution, above all else.
Your attorneys at The Veteran’s Advocate embraced that role through their active-duty and reserve component years as JAGs with the U.S. Air Force—and they continue with that approach today in private practice.
The government must follow federal law and regulation and accordingly must provide service members due process of law in granting or denying statutory entitlements. For the government to do anything less is an abuse of discretion and The Veteran’s Advocate WILL MAKE THAT CASE on your behalf.
We can’t guarantee success—but we absolutely guarantee we will deliver the zealous, passionate, effective advocacy you deserve.
CHECK OUT our VA DISABILITY APPEAL CASE SUCCESSES
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Military Law Experience + VA Accreditation = Unmatched Results!
Very rare is the law firm that has the specialized knowledge and skill to handle every aspect of your case, from LOD determination, to medical/disability evaluation (MEB/PEB/IDES, etc), to VA disability claims and appeals.
Because of our official VA accreditation, we offer our military (MEB/PEB/IDES) clients a very unique advantage. When you hire The Veteran’s Advocate to handle your military medical case, we also submit an appointment of counsel to the VA. By doing this, we are able to use our VA-provided electronic access to your VA case file so we can monitor the development of your case throughout its process, including when the case is handled exclusively by the VA. We often know what is happening in your case before the DoD does, which gives us time to respond to and address missteps in the VA’s development of your medical case. Your unit’s medical group, for example, does not have access to your VA claims file.
The DoD and the VA don’t see these administrative processes as separate and distinct—so neither should you and neither should your counsel. When you hire The Veteran’s Advocate, you know you have the most accomplished, best prepared attorneys handling every aspect of your case, from original injury to final resolution.
The Difference between The Veteran's Advocate, VSOs, and unaccredited claims “coaches”
The Veteran’s Advocate is officially accredited by the VA to represent Veterans before the VA. Anyone without accreditation is prohibited by federal law from charging a fee for services in conjunction with VA disability claims presentation and appeal.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prohibits charging fees for assistance with the preparation, presentation of original VA benefit claims. This prohibition is outlined in Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (38 CFR), Section 14.636.
According to these regulations, only accredited individuals are permitted to charge fees for their services related to VA benefits and even with accreditation, a fee may only be charged in association with handling an appeal—not an original claim.
Accredited representatives, including accredited VSOs, are authorized to assist veterans with the preparation and submission of claims and appeals. If an individual or organization is not accredited, they are not allowed to charge a fee for assisting with VA claims nor are they allowed to represent a Veteran before the VA.
It's important for veterans to be cautious and seek assistance from reputable sources, such as accredited representatives or recognized VSOs, to ensure that they receive accurate and lawful support without any unauthorized fees. Veterans can verify the accreditation status of individuals or organizations through the VA or by checking the VA's official list of accredited representatives here.
We are watching numerous ongoing lawsuits unfold in multiple states against unaccredited claims “coaching” businesses that are illegally charging Veterans for claims preparation and presentation.
Click here for information on litigation initiated by the Texas Attorney General against an unaccredited claims “coaching” business:
