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A denial is a decision, not the end of the claim. There are several ways to challenge it, and picking the wrong one can cost you months if not years.
We read the decision notice to find the VA's actual stated reason, gather the evidence that answers it, and work out which review path fits your case. You won't have to sort that out on your own.
A rating is supposed to reflect how much the condition limits you, not just that you have it. Low ratings often come from a rushed exam, or from records that never showed what your condition does to an ordinary day.
We review your full case before filing anything. Then we build the medical evidence for a higher rating, including help finding physicians for independent exams. We'll look at whether TDIU fits too.
This is a proposal, not a decision. When the VA wants to reduce a rating because it believes your condition has improved, the burden is on the VA to prove it.
We review the proposal, walk you through your options, and work with you to gather the evidence to fight it.
These claims are commonly denied because the medical evidence does not show a connection between the condition being claimed and a condition for which the VA has already granted service connection.
We can connect you with medical professionals who understand what the VA requires, and help you get a nexus opinion that meets that standard.
A denial is a decision, not the end of the claim. There are several ways to challenge it, and picking the wrong one can cost you months if not years.
We read the decision notice to find the VA's actual stated reason, gather the evidence that answers it, and work out which review path fits your case. You won't have to sort that out on your own.
A rating is supposed to reflect how much the condition limits you, not just that you have it. Low ratings often come from a rushed exam, or from records that never showed what your condition does to an ordinary day.
We review your full case before filing anything. Then we build the medical evidence for a higher rating, including help finding physicians for independent exams. We'll look at whether TDIU fits too.
This is a proposal, not a decision. When the VA wants to reduce a rating because it believes your condition has improved, the burden is on the VA to prove it.
We review the proposal, walk you through your options, and work with you to gather the evidence to fight it.
These claims are commonly denied because the medical evidence does not show a connection between the condition being claimed and a condition for which the VA has already granted service connection.
We can connect you with medical professionals who understand what the VA requires, and help you get a nexus opinion that meets that standard.
You're Not Alone
We’ve read a lot of these letters, and we know how frustrating the process can feel.
The C&P exam that lasted only a few minutes, where the examiner barely reviewed your records or gave you a chance to explain what you were experiencing.
The weeks of waiting for an answer while your appeal deadline gets closer.
The sentence saying your condition is “less likely than not” related to your service, even though you live with the effects of that condition every day.
The feeling that you are being left to figure out what is missing from your case on your own.A lot of veterans read a denial and immediately wonder what they did wrong. Often, the problem is not what you experienced. It is whether the evidence in your file clearly showed VA what it needed to see.
Our job is to identify what may be missing, determine what evidence could strengthen your claim, and build the strongest case possible moving forward.
A simple process. We handle the legal work so you can focus on what matters most.
A photo from your phone is fine.
We’ll review your case on a free call, explain what went wrong in plain language, and tell you how we can help.
Once you become a client, we analyze your claims file and gather missing medical opinions, buddy statements, and records that strengthen your case.
We manage all filings, deadlines, exam issues, and correspondence so you can focus on your health and family.
No surprises. Just straight answers.
Federal law regulates what a VA-accredited attorney can charge. It's worth understanding before you talk to anyone, including us.
and nothing upfront if we take it.
That’s the back pay you are owed from your effective date forward. It never comes out of the monthly compensation you receive.
we don't earn a fee.
Things like medical records and medical opinions. These expenses are separate from our attorney fee, and clients agree to reimburse the costs incurred for their case. We’ll walk you through what that looks like before you sign anything, and if you ever have questions about costs, just ask.
These are veterans who were told no, or told "not enough," and didn't stop there.
We Stand With Veterans
VA claims have their own dedicated team here, from your initial intake specialist to your case manager and accredited attorney. If you’ve ever called a firm and felt like just a case number, you’ll notice the difference with us.
Serving veterans across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties and throughout Michigan. If you want to sit across a table from us, you can.
Every year our team hosts a free Legal Aid and Resource Fair, and we work with local veterans' organizations throughout the year.
When you call, you reach a person and you get told what's happening with your case without having to chase it.
Selecting the wrong option can cost you months of delays or risk your backpay. Here is how they compare.
A Board Appeal has three paths. Which one fits depends on whether you have new evidence and whether you want a hearing.
You cannot ask for a Higher-Level Review on a Higher-Level Review decision. Additionally, you cannot file a Higher-Level Review on a Board Decision. Finally, you cannot file two Board Appeals back to back on the same claim.
Which one is right depends on what went wrong in your case. The wrong choice can cost you months, or use up an option you'd want later. That's the call we make with you, before anything gets filed.
These are VA processing goals, actual times may vary.
Our attorneys bring years of experience in VA disability claims, knowing exactly which route gives you the best advantage based on your unique case and the VA’s processing goals.
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Outcomes by Representation
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Board's FY2024 legacy-docket data. Historical Board data does not predict the outcome of any individual claim.
Understand Your Options
The standard criteria are: one service-connected disability rated at 60 percent or more, or two or more disabilities with at least one at 40 percent and a combined rating of 70 percent or more. The VA can also award TDIU outside the standard criteria when a veteran's situation prevents them from working. This is known as extra-schedular TDIU.
Odd jobs and earnings below the federal poverty threshold doesn't count as substantially gainful employment.
If you've stopped working, or cut back because of conditions the VA already pays you for, this is worth asking about.
Benefits That Go Further
When the VA rates a veteran permanently and totally disabled, benefits open up that most families never hear about.
Your spouse and dependent children may qualify for CHAMPVA when they cannot get TRICARE.
Your spouse and children may qualify for Chapter 35, the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.
The state exempts a qualifying disabled veteran's homestead entirely if they are rated by the VA as 100% permanently and totally disabled or individually unemployable (TDIU), if your inability to work is found permanent.
Eligibility depends on your specific rating and situation. We'll walk through your eligibility with you.
Getting the rating right changes what's available to you and your family, long after your case is valid.Answers You Can Trust
One of the most common fears veterans have, so here’s a straight answer. The VA cannot simply reduce an established rating. If it wants to, it must tell you in writing first, give you 60 days to send evidence that your compensation should continue, and tell you about your right to a hearing. Request that hearing within 30 days and your payments continue at the current rate until a decision is made.
The burden is on the VA. It must show your condition actually improved in a way that affects your ability to function in ordinary life and work. Ratings in place five years or more carry additional protection.
Before we file anything for you, we read your whole file so you know what’s exposed and what isn’t.
While federal law prevents attorneys from charging a fee for initial VA disability claims, we are always happy to walk you through the process to make sure you file correctly.
Filing on VA.gov is free. If the VA denies your claim or gives you an unfair rating, our experienced attorneys can step in to fight for the full benefits you earned.
TDIU stands for total disability based on individual unemployability. It pays at the 100 percent rate when service-connected conditions prevent you from holding substantially gainful work, even if your combined rating is lower than 100.
Generally, you need one service-connected condition rated at least 60 percent, or a combined rating of at least 70 percent (with at least one single condition rated at 40% or higher), along with evidence that these conditions keep you from working.
If you don’t meet those percentage thresholds but your conditions keep you from working, there is another path. Our team can evaluate your case for extra-schedular TDIU.
No. We handle most cases through phone, email, and mail. We know that traveling with pain or mobility limitations is not easy, so we are happy to take care of your case virtually. But if you would rather sit down with us in person, you are always welcome at our office on Big Beaver Road in Troy.
Yes. The firm handles both VA disability and Social Security disability, and for many veterans the two run in parallel. Mention it when you reach out and we will look at the whole picture.
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You spent years taking care of other people. It’s time someone had your back.
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* Board of Veterans' Appeals Annual Report, FY2024. Figures reflect legacy-docket dispositions. Past results do not predict the outcome of any individual claim.
* Results vary. Past outcomes do not guarantee or predict the result of any individual claim.
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