Practice Areas — Veterans

VA Disability
Benefits Appeals

Representation for veterans at every stage of the VA appeals process — from supplemental claims through Federal court.

Navigating VA disability appeals requires specialized knowledge of statutes, regulations, and VA adjudication procedures that general-practice attorneys rarely possess. Many veterans self-represent or rely on overburdened free services — often resulting in underdeveloped claims, missed issues, and denied appeals that could have been won.

Attorney Washington has spent years handling complex VA matters through the UCLA Veterans Legal Clinic, including difficult appeals involving earlier effective dates, clear and unmistakable error, and character of discharge barriers. That depth of experience is what this firm brings to each case it accepts.

What the Firm Handles

  • Supplemental claims based on new and relevant evidence
  • Higher-level reviews
  • Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) appeals — direct review, evidence submission, and hearing dockets
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) appeals
  • Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) motions
  • Earlier effective date arguments
  • Character of discharge determinations related to pending or intended VA claims
  • Reconsideration based on newly discovered service records

Fee Structure

20–30%

Contingency fee — calculated as a percentage of retroactive (past-due) benefits awarded during the representation. No fee is charged on future ongoing monthly benefits. No fees are collected unless benefits are awarded.

Case Intake Approach

The firm prioritizes quality over volume. Cases are accepted selectively based on a thorough review of the record, legal merit, and the firm's capacity to litigate the matter fully. An initial consultation includes a preliminary assessment of where the case stands and what arguments are available.

Veterans with a VA Claims Review Service report already in hand may proceed directly to an engagement discussion if representation is warranted.

Not Ready for Full Representation?

Consider the VA Claims Review Service — a $500 flat-fee evidence and forms review with a written opinion on your claim's viability. No representation required.

Learn About Claims Review →

Discuss your VA appeal.

Consultations available by video conference, phone, or in-person appointment in the Los Angeles area.

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