Had enough of battling the VA solo?

Whether you've filed before, faced denials, lost hope, or feel lost on where to begin!

"In the last year, I've helped clients secure over a million dollars in back pay from the VA."

Justin Michael Smith

Justin Smith

About Us

Dedicated team led by Justin Michael Smith, Military Law Attorney

I am a 2016 graduate of Capital University Law School.  Before starting my legal career I spent eight years in the US Marine Corps.  I believe everyone is entitled to adequate legal representation.  

How Our Process Works

Weathering the storm can be tough to do alone.  We know, we've been there too.  Our commitment to deliver results for you is exactly why our process is second to none.
(Use the arrows below to go through the steps 1 through 5.)

Step 1

Schedule a consultation with Justin. (90 minutes). The consultation consists of initial paperwork such as the intent to file (which initiates your backpay for this claim and gives us up to one year to file while preserving the backpay initiation date).

Step 2

Use the individualized case plan Justin creates during your consult to begin gathering the information needed to prepare your claim. While we are waiting on your military medical records.

Step 3

Once all records are gathered (military service and medical, VA medical, and private medical) Justin and his team of medical experts meticulously review to find everything that can potentially be service connected. This includes presumptive conditions based on military occupation, duty stations and deployment locations as well as injuries sustained in service and post service disabilities that may be related to injuries sustained in service.

Step 4

Once those issues have been identified we guide you through the process of getting a quality nexus letter (a medically researched letter from a qualified professional that links your claimed disability to your service) generated and prepare you for the Compensation and Pension exams.

Step 5

The compensation and pension exams are the most important part of your claim. Justin has been dealing with VA claims since he filed his first personal claim in 2009. He will walk you through how to ensure you get the most out of your exam and can articulate your disability well for the appropriate rating.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions everyone wants to know.
The medical team consists of Medical Doctors with specialties in emergency medicine, psychiatry, pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation.  And nurse practitioners specializing in family medicine, psychiatry, cardiology, adult gerontology acute care, and sleep medicine.

Many veterans that suffer from service related disabilities do not seek medical treatment post service.  The mindset taught in service of “Don’t go to medical” leaves lasting impressions on veterans.  We can recommend local providers that can treat you for your condition and ensure you have the proper documentation to make your claim successful.

There are no fees to be collected unless your claim is approved.  During the claim process your claim will accrue backpay until the date it is  approved.  Once approved and backpay is disbursed you will pay a portion of your backpay for legal fees. 

Reviews

Our reviews are the gold standard for legal excellence! We have a compassionate approach, and unwavering dedication that can be found throughout the reviews below. 

David
Master Gunnery Sgt., USMC ret.

"Justin Smith is a down to earth person who has served this country and truly cares of not only the men and woman who served this country but also the many people in his own community. Semper Fi"

Russell Moore

"I served in the Marines in the early 1980’s. I worked the local VSO and was able to obtain a 50% rating. I consulted Justin in July 2023. By April 2024 Justin was able increase my claim to 100%. Justin has excellent knowledge of the VA process and is able to assist in obtaining the necessary documentation to support your claim. I highly recommend any veteran who is looking to maximize their claim to contact Justin for representation."

Garth

"My name is Garth Ranz, and I’m a retired USAF Lt Col with 29 years of service. At the time I retired in 2020, I did not have a VA Disability Rating. Justin did a fantastic job of guiding me through the process of filing a VA Disability Claim. He thoroughly explained all the medical issues and conditions I could claim based on my current conditions and what is documented in my Air Force medical records during my years of service. With Justin’s help and guidance, I received a VA Disability rating of 100% on the very 1st attempt. I highly recommend Justin Smith’s legal advice and services."

Dave

"I contacted Justin to see if putting in a claim with the VA was warranted and there was a possibility to move up from my current 60%. After his careful review of my case we decided proceeded with the claim. Justin's attention to detail and knowledge of the intricacies of the VA claim process was very impressive. He gad everything set in place for a very thorough medical review. Everything went as he said and in the time frame that was expected. In the end I was able to move from 60 percent to 100 percent total and permanent disability withe VA. I highly recommend Justin for any Veteran thinking of making a claim."

Erik
Designation

"When it comes to navigating the VA Disability System, there is no better person to trust with your claim than Justin. The V.S.O. at my local Veterans Affairs Office had my claim so screwed up, I basically wasted 4 years of fighting myself with no feedback or assistance from them. Justin took over my case and with his expertise and knowledge in the system, had my claim squared away and submitted correctly into the system. I'm now rated at 90% and awaiting a higher level review to complete the my 100% which is where I should have been years ago. As a Desert Storm Veteran, I've suffered for years with my conditions with no compensation or benefits. If you're a veteran frustrated with a low rating or with the system, do yourself and your family a favor and reach out to Justin. The VA system is set up against you, to frustrate you and make you settle for a bare minimum rating or an outright denial. Hiring a professional to navigate the system will pay off for you and your family. I recommend Justin to every veteran I meet. Justin is a warrior who is very passionate at taking care of fellow veterans and assisting them through the VA Disability process."

Brady
Designation

"I met Justin in the last few months of my active duty time. He guided me in the direction I needed to go to get a first time rating of 100%. Great guy to work with!"

Dustin
Designation

"I spent 21 years in the military. By the time I was 31 I had 5 surgeries already. I was stuck at 90% for several years doing everything myself. I couldn't for some (VA) reason get to 100%. Luckily I met Justin, followed his advice and finally got my 100% rating. Going from 90% to 100% is life changing. I highly recommend any veteran seek Justin's counsel on VA benefits and getting what you deserve."

Brandon
Designation

"After being discharged from the marines In September 2015, I was stuck at 90%. In September 2019, i tried to reevaluate my claim myself to no advancement. I thought I knew what I did wrong, so I tried again the following january of 2020, yet still no advancement in my claim status. I met Justin through the barbershop I worked in, and he offered to look at my claim for me. He reviewed my already service connected issues to find increases where I couldn't. He was able to identify new things within my records, i didn't know you could claim such as GERD and my Sciatic Nerve. The whole process was fairly easy. I started talking to him in April 2023 about my claim. He was able to link me up with some local medical professionals who assisted me with an Nexus letter and physical examinations for my claimed conditions. After that, we waited. By January 2024, the paperwork came back, and I was 100% total and permanent disabled from the military. I couldn't have done it without Justin's expertise in the field. Forever grateful , Brandon"

Nathaniel
Designation

"As a veteran it is important to be represented by someone who is truly at the front of the pack to get you the benefits you've earned. Justin is nothing short of the best for veteran's VA benefits. After being out of the service for 8 years the VA knocked down my benefits from 70% to a 40%. I had just accepted that it was going to be reduced and went about my life. When I met Justin he said to let him take a look at it and he would see what he could do, well, now I can say that I am now at 100% permanent rating. Justin spent countless hours going though my records finding items I never knew were able to be claimed. He worked with me to ensure that I recieved the correct VA claim rating and caputered all items that were simply overlooked by my initial va providers. After completing his review he set up a medical team to review my conditions with me and documented them in a way that I would translate to the reviewer for an accurate evaluation. He even worked with my schedule to get me seen in office to go over every condition. Lastly, the two way communication was unlike any other with any attorney. Justin keeping me informed on the process, all of the next steps, and what I could expect. He went so far as to check on me after a very trying appointment with the veteran reviews. Justin is simply the best. I whole heartedly recommend Justin and honestly insist for all of my fellow veterans to have Justin look at your claim to see what he can do for you. He changed my life for the better!"

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