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We review medical records, identify service-connected conditions, and gather the evidence VA needs to rate the claim fairly.
Veterans Disability Law Firm
Stevens & Sullivan, LLC represents veterans nationwide in VA disability claims, rating increases, and appeals, including the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
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How we help
Initial claims, Supplemental Claims, Higher-Level Reviews, and Board of Veterans’ Appeals representation.
Judicial review of Board decisions before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
PTSD, sleep apnea, TDIU, Agent Orange, migraines, and other service-connected disabilities.
Legal guidance
A VA disability lawyer helps veterans apply for and appeal VA disability benefits, whether you are filing an initial claim, appealing a denial, or seeking a higher rating.
Every veteran’s situation is unique. Some claims need missing medical evidence. Others require proving service connection or showing that a disability has worsened. We build the record and a strategy around the facts of your case.
Read How Legal Representation HelpsWe review medical records, identify service-connected conditions, and gather the evidence VA needs to rate the claim fairly.
Initial claims, Higher-Level Reviews, Supplemental Claims, and Board appeals each require a different strategy. We map the one that fits your decision.
From agency filings through CAVC review, we present the case, protect deadlines, and keep you informed as the process moves.
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Conditions
Service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder claims, rating increases, and appeals.
Direct and secondary sleep apnea claims supported by medical evidence.
Mental-health claims connected to service, including secondary conditions.
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability when work is no longer possible.
Presumptive and related conditions for veterans exposed to herbicides.
Migraine ratings based on frequency, severity, and economic inadaptability.
Back, joint, and other orthopedic injuries from service.
Diabetes claims, including those tied to Agent Orange exposure.
Results
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Service-connected PTSD with a 1980 effective date
A veteran received more than $580,000 in retroactive pay after the Board of Veterans’ Appeals found clear and unmistakable error in a 1980 decision and assigned a 100% rating effective back to 1980.
Psychiatric condition granted on remand
After a BVA remand for incomplete development, including missing service medical records, the VA awarded service connection for a psychiatric condition at 100% from 2012, resulting in more than $265,000 in retroactive pay.
Military sexual trauma claim
The BVA applied the benefit of the doubt and found MST service-connected based on lay statements and medical evidence, awarding benefits back to 2011.
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Individual results vary.
Answers and reading
Start with the issues we hear most often, then read a longer guide from the resource library when you want more detail.
Yes. Veterans who disagree with a VA decision may have several review and appeal options, including a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or an appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. The right path depends on the facts of the claim and the type of decision received.
Claims may be denied for insufficient medical evidence, lack of service connection, missing documentation, or other issues. Understanding the reason for denial is often the first step toward deciding the best path forward.
Processing time depends on the complexity of the claim, the evidence submitted, and the VA’s workload. Some claims are decided relatively quickly, while appeals often take longer.
Yes. PTSD may qualify for VA disability benefits if it is connected to military service and supported by medical evidence. The VA evaluates diagnosis, service connection, and the severity of symptoms.
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) allows some veterans to receive compensation at the 100% rate if service-connected conditions prevent substantially gainful employment, even if the combined rating is less than 100%.
A VA disability lawyer helps veterans understand the claims and appeals process, evaluate supporting evidence, and navigate complex legal issues. Legal guidance can be especially valuable for denied claims, rating increases, and CAVC appeals.
Tell us about your VA claim or appeal. We represent veterans nationwide from our Atlanta office.