Our Wins

Bipolar I disorder with severe stimulant use disorder granted at 100%, with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2024.

Unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder granted at 100%, with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2024.

Chronic atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, and hypokinetic left ventricle with stent history granted at 100%, cerebrovascular accident service-connected at 10%, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2024.

Earlier effective date secured for major depressive disorder back to 2013 via BVA decision, with dependency established for three dependents.

Generalized anxiety disorder with major depressive disorder granted at 100% via BVA decision, with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2025.

Earlier effective date secured for left knee osteoarthritis back to 2013, with evaluation increased to 40%, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2024.

Chronic fatigue syndrome with tension headaches reinstated to 60%, earlier effective date secured for TDIU and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility, effective 2023.

Lumbosacral degenerative disc disease granted at 40%, bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and osteoarthritis service-connected, right leg radiculopathy granted at 10%, sinusitis increased from 0% to 10%, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2022.

PTSD granted at 50% effective 2018 through a Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) claim.

PTSD with trichotillomania granted at 70%, folliculitis with scarring alopecia increased from 0% to 60%, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2023.

Trauma and stressor-related disorder with unspecified depressive disorder granted at 70%, IBS associated with TERA participation at 20%, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2023.

Service connection granted via BVA decision for lumbar spine disability at 20%, left lower radiculopathy at 20%, bilateral pes planus at 10%, and left knee strain at 10%, effective April 2021.

PTSD with major depressive disorder and panic disorder increased from 70% to 100%, TDIU and SMC housebound status established effective July 2023, with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility granted, effective June 2026.

Service connection granted for PTSD with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, obstructive sleep apnea at 50%, facial scarring at 30%, and right knee strain with multiple evaluations, with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective April 2025.

Persistent anxiety and depression granted at 100% with Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2024.

Degenerative disc disease with facet joint osteoarthritis and sacroiliac joint ankylosis granted at 100%, bilateral sciatic nerve radiculopathy service-connected in both lower extremities, right knee instability at 10%, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2024.

Bilateral shoulder osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus associated with TERA participation, degenerative disc disease with prior laminectomy, and sciatic and femoral nerve conditions service-connected with updated evaluations through 2026, effective 2021.

Diabetes mellitus type II associated with TERA participation granted at 60%, with diabetic peripheral neuropathy service-connected across all four extremities, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility established, effective 2022.

Arteriosclerotic heart disease with congestive heart failure granted at 100%, sleep apnea at 50%, chronic sinusitis at 30%, and multiple additional conditions service-connected, with housebound SMC and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility, effective 2024.

PTSD with major depressive disorder, OCD, alcohol use disorder, and binge eating disorder granted at 100%, with housebound SMC and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility, effective 2018.

Service connection granted for multiple left and right knee strain conditions, meniscal tear, chondromalacia, and instability with updated evaluations through 2026.

Bipolar disorder increased from 50% to 100% with eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance, effective 2022.

 Earlier effective date granted for TDIU with special monthly compensation for housebound status.

Trauma and stressor-related disorder evaluated at 70% from 2013 and increased to 100%, effective 2024.

Prostate cancer associated with TERA participation rated at 60% with special monthly compensation and related conditions, effective 2022.

Atrial fibrillation granted at 100% with eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance, effective 2023.

PTSD with alcohol use disorder rated at 70%, effective 2023.

Coronary artery disease and related cardiac conditions increased to 100% with special monthly compensation and Dependents’ Educational Assistance.

Service connection granted for cervical spine conditions with bilateral radiculopathy, bilateral shoulder strain, multiple elbow and knee strains, and traumatic brain injury, effective 2024.

Bladder cancer granted at 100% for accrued purposes with service connection for cause of death.

COPD and emphysema granted at 100% because of a CUE with special monthly compensation and Dependents’ Educational Assistance, effective 2022.

Oral neoplasm squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue increased from 0% to 100% with eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance, effective 2022.

Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood rated at 100% with eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance, effective 2024.

Earlier effective date granted for persistent depressive disorder with intermittent major depressive episodes, effective 2019.

Service connection granted for lumbosacral strain, cervical spine strain, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral plantar fasciitis, effective 2024.

Major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety at 70% and migraine and tension headaches at 30%, effective 2024, with eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance.

Earlier effective date approved for major depressive disorder, and tinnitus. A dependent added, all effective 2017.

Earlier effective date for bipolar disorder because of a CUE, therefore a 70% evaluation assigned, effective 2023.

After identifying a clear VA error, we helped secure service connection and compensation that led to $56,936.98 in awarded benefits.

100% service connection granted for chronic kidney disease with end-stage renal disease.

100% service connection granted and multiple conditions approved, in addition to Dependents Educational Assistance eligibility secured.

100% rating for coronary artery bypass graft, SMC for loss of use, additional ratings for skin cancer, ED, and scarring.