The VA Disability Advocate has created this brief pre-qualifier, which takes about two minutes to complete, to ensure we connect only with veterans whose cases match our specialized practice and to save time for everyone involved. We exclusively represent clients in appeals for VA disability claims that have been denied, reduced, or underrated—we do not handle initial filings or cases that have never been submitted to the VA. Our focus is on mature, well-documented appeals involving high-value conditions such as presumptives, toxic exposures, mental health issues, musculoskeletal problems, sleep apnea with CPAP, and respiratory illnesses, where significant back-pay awards are achievable.
To be eligible for VA benefits in the first place, you must have qualifying military service (typically an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge with sufficient active duty time) and establish service connection through a current diagnosis, an in-service event or injury, and medical evidence linking the two. In accordance with 38 CFR § 14.629 and our professional standards, we reserve the right to select the cases we accept. If your answers indicate we are not the right fit, please know this is not a judgment on your service or claim—we simply specialize in appeals only. We encourage you to contact the VA at 1-800-827-1000 for free assistance from a Veterans Service Officer or seek a second opinion from another accredited representative.
We specialize in denied claims, reductions, and board appeals. Not first-time filers.
Most appeals take 6-18 months. We're honest about the process.
20% of back pay only if we win. If we don't win, you pay nothing.
Veterans with denied or reduced VA claims
Cases requiring supplemental claims, high-level review, or board appeals
Veterans with medical documentation and ongoing treatment
Claims involving toxic exposure, mental health, or musculoskeletal conditions
✓ Your acknowledgement that we are a fee-for-services firm
✓ You've already filed a VA claim that was denied or reduced
✓ You have current diagnoses and ongoing treatment for your conditions
✓ You have at least 24 months of service (or wartime service exceptions)
✓ You have medical records documenting your conditions
✓ You're not currently represented by another firm
✓ You understand appeals take time—typically 6-18 months
Takes about 2 minutes. All responses are confidential.
The VA Disability Advocate
Albert L. Thombs Jr
Accredited VA Claims Agent # 45147
Phone/Text: 702-209-5722 | Email: athombs@VADisabilityAdvocate.com
Have questions? Call the VA at 1-800-827-1000