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VA Disability Lawyer
Serving Veterans Nationwide
If you’re a veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it can be difficult to escape your symptoms, even in the peace of your home.
Maintaining a job can be a challenge, and life outside of the military can feel impossible in the face of anxiety, hypervigilance, anger, depression, nightmares, and other symptoms of PTSD.
When you’ve sacrificed your mental and emotional health for the good of your country, you’re entitled to VA disability compensation benefits for the rest for your life. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.
If your VA disability compensation claim has been denied, contact Gregory M. Rada, Attorney at Law.
As a disabled veteran who has experienced the VA disability compensation claims and appeals process myself, I have the knowledge, experience, and passion to secure the benefits you’ve rightfully earned.
I served in the Air Force for six years.
Now, I represent fellow veterans against the Veterans Administration, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Powerful Legal Support
Frequently Asked Questions
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The VA claims and appeals process can be incredibly frustrating, with the VA often making mistakes, overlooking evidence, or relying on inadequate VA examinations. To make matters worse, the VA does not satisfactorily keep veterans informed of their claim status. This is especially true for claims centered around psychiatric conditions such as PTSD, where the Veterans Administration commonly rejects claims due to lack of evidence linking the condition to your experiences on active duty.
Even with extensive experience in disability claims, the VA disability compensation claim process can take months or even years to complete – and making one simple mistake can result in years of delay. Most disabled veterans don’t have the time or energy to invest in such a lengthy process – especially if they are suffering injuries and conditions that severely impact their quality of life.
I can take these heavy burdens off of your shoulders and passionately present your case to the Veterans Administration, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on your behalf to get you the benefits you rightfully deserve.
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If your VA disability claim was denied, don’t lose hope—there are several options you can pursue to challenge the decision. As a VA disability lawyer, I’m here to guide you through the appeals process and advocate for the benefits you deserve. Here are some possible routes we can take: -
My practice is dedicated solely to VA disability compensation appeals, and within my practice, I focus on veterans who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. I have the know-how and insight necessary to navigate the VA appeals process and maximize your chances of success. I represent veterans and their survivors throughout the country and ensure you receive the benefits you’ve justly earned.
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With Gregory M. Rada, Attorney at Law, you can rest assured that you have a capable, knowledgeable lawyer by your side during the VA disability compensation process.
- I am a veteran. I served in the Air Force, with over 100 missions in Iraq and 50 missions in Afghanistan. I can relate to the experiences of servicemen and servicewomen, and I understand the hardships you experienced during active duty and now in civilian life.
- I am a disabled veteran. I have personally experienced the disability claims process, an ordeal that took a total of eight years before I finally received compensation. I believe it should not take anybody that long to receive rightful compensation for their sacrifices.
- I regularly assist veterans and relate to their unique experiences. I am a member of various legal organizations advocating for the legal support of veterans, including the National Organization for Veterans Advocates, National Veterans Legal Services Program, and Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veteran.
- I communicate directly with you. When you call the offices of Gregory M. Rada, Attorney at Law, you only communicate with me. There are no secretaries, paralegals, or case managers to deal with – you communicate directly with me, and only me, about the details of your case.
- It’s risk-free for you financially. I don’t charge a penny for the initial consultation and advance all case expenses until your appeal is won. If I lose your case, I personally absorb all expenses, making it all risk-free to you.
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If you are a disabled veteran with no financial support, contact me immediately. My services are available to disabled veterans nationwide, regardless of social or economic condition. There’s no cost to you – even if you are homeless, I can help get you back on your feet, so you can focus on taking care of you without financial worry.
Case Results
Veterans deserve someone by their side. When nobody has your back, you can count on me to give you support. If you are unable to maintain employment due to one or more of your service-connected disabilities, call me today to arrange a free consultation.
$274K
Past Due
Army (1986-1994)
Increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU
$281K
Past Due
USCG (1972-1973)
Increased ratings for radiculopathy and broken hip
$1.1M
Past Due
USMC (1965-1967)
Earlier effective date for 100% rating for schizophrenia
$257K
Past Due
Navy (1968-1972)
Grant of extraschedular TDIU based solely on 10% rating for knee disability
$214K
Past Due
USMC (1968-1970)
Grant of earlier effective date for PTSD and a TDIU
$156K
Past Due
USMC (1965-67)
Service connection for schizophrenia
$166K
Past Due
Army (1976-1982)
Entitlement to TDIU due to elbow disabilities
$183K
Past Due
Army (1999)
CUE claim for improper severance of service connection and entitlement to TDIU
$234K
Past Due
Army (1972-1976)
Increased rating for migraine headaches and entitlement to TDIU
$184K
Past Due
Army (1968-1972)
Increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU
$234K
Past Due
Army (1988-1992)
Increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU
$184K
Past Due
Air Force (2006-2009)
Increased rating for PTSD, entitlement to TDIU, and earlier effective date for TDIU
$241K
Air Force (1964-1978)
Service connection for peripheral neuropathy and PTSD, and entitlement to TDIU and SMC A&A benefits
$210K
Navy (1984-1993)
Service connection for a back condition and entitlement to TDIU
$719K
Army (1982-1991)
Increased rating and earlier effective date for PTSD due to military sexual trauma
$155K
Navy (1976-1982)
Service connection for PTSD due to racism
$221K
Army (1967-1969)
Increased ratings for PTSD and migraines headaches
$185K
Army (1975-1980)
Service connection for knees, ankles, and back condition, and entitlement to TDIU
Testimonials
ADAM E. (ARMY, 2006-11)Mr. Rada truly is here to help the veterans.
And because he is a veteran himself, he knows and understands the problems that we face with the VA. He stays in constant contact with me through every step of the process and he is very diligent and fast with working my claim.
SAM C.I will never forget you Greg.
I had the opportunity to have Mr Greg Rada as my V.A. attorney. He made my life ‘s future a land of milk and honey as we used to say in Vietnam. It’s true there are good people who are sincere in wanting to help us veterans. I will never forget you Greg. When I was about to end my struggle with the V.A. Administration, you rescued me. Thank you and may God bless you. Semper Fi. Sam
TOM S. (ARMY, 2000-05)I battled the VA for 5 years with no tangible results.
On a great referral about 1 year ago, I requested help from Mr. Greg Rada on my disability claim. With his persistence, hard work, and due diligence I was able to obtain my 100% disability rating. I can’t thank Mr. Rada enough for how much he helped me. Mr. Rada is a veteran himself so I felt a strong connection with him.
What To Expect
Step 1
Initial Consultation
We will discuss your case so I can understand your goals. If I can help you achieve your objectives, I will offer to represent you before the VA.
Step 2
Initiation of Representation
I will draft the representation paperwork and email it to you to electronically sign and date. Then, I will countersign the documents at which point I become your attorney.
Step 3
Claims File Review
Reviewing your VA claims file is the most important step because I may find previous errors that VA made in your case and because it guides us with how to appeal.
Step 4
Client/Attorney Conference
We will discuss the findings from my review of your VA claims file and then discuss the path forward regarding your appeal.
Step 5
Evidence Development
We will develop the evidence needed to win your appeal such as drafting lay statements, obtaining independent medical opinions, or obtaining vocational expert opinions.
Step 6
Submit Evidence and Argument
I will file your appeal with a legal brief and the evidence we developed. We then wait for the VA’s decision.
Veteran & Disability Experience
VA disability claims stemming from psychiatric conditions such as PTSD can be notoriously difficult to win. Although more than 20 percent of veterans serving in Iraq or Afghanistan are estimated to be suffering from symptoms of PTSD, the Veterans Administration can be incredibly selective (and at times seemingly random) in deciding who is eligible for benefits and for how much. In order to win service connection for PTSD, a veteran needs the following:
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- A current diagnosis of PTSD by a medical professional. This includes a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other qualified mental healthcare practitioner. In this diagnosis, the doctor must provide a comprehensive report that details the specific reasons he or she believes the veteran has PTSD.
- A link between PTSD and a stressor incurred during service. This is one of the most difficult requirements in a claim, as it must be shown by medical evidence that the veteran’s military service was the cause of his or her PTSD.
- Credible evidence that the stressor occurred in service.
All three of these requirements must be thoroughly and exhaustively proven in your claim for service connection for PTSD.
And winning service connection is only half the battle. After the VA awards service connection, the VA will assign a rating based on the severity of PTSD symptoms. The VA, however, is notorious for minimizing symptoms and assigning a rating lower than what the veteran deserves. I ensure that all of a veteran’s symptoms are presented to the VA in a manner that forces the VA to award a higher rating.
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I represent veterans in many types of VA disability compensation cases, including claims for traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, Agent Orange, and more. Compensation is typically determined by severity of your condition as reported by medical professionals – a process that can often underreport the impact your disabilities can have on your quality of life.
My insight and experience on the disability claims process gives me the ability to work with medical professionals to accurately, comprehensively report your condition and severity of your symptoms, in order to maximize recovery and give you the compensation you rightfully deserve.
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