We Represent Veterans Nationwide. Here Are Reviews From Just a Few Of Our Satisfied Clients:
Blessed KingApril 19, 2024.Where do I begin since I've been with Savannah and Dawson I have really realized that my VA case could be settled in my favor. They were patient with me when I would get a little frustrated and they were able to explain things in a way that I understood. I cannot say enough good things about them, they have really taken me from point A to point B and now my case has been solved and I'm so grateful. I would and will recommend them to anyone. I have to add more the hits just keep coming!! Savannah and Dawson have been heaven sent.💯💯❤️💗🙏🏿Rod WatsonApril 10, 2024.I could have pursued bodily injury damages alone from the motorcycle accident, but I'm so glad I didn't. Don Marcari was easy to work with, and both he and his team had my back through the entire process. Additionally, they communicated often with me to keep me posted on progress. Don knows BI law, and he put the other party's insurance company in check. Trust me, you will want Don in your corner if you or a loved ever find yourself in need of a bodily injury attorney. I am incredibly appreciative of Don Marcari and his entire team at MRSB!Michael HallMarch 27, 2024.This has been an amazing experience. They were able to get me from 90% (where I was stagnated at for several years) to 100% P&T with the VA. I can not say enough about the whole MRSB team. Heather is amazing at her job and is great at communicating with her clients. Again awesome experience. Myself and my family can't thank you enough.Lori StewartMarch 13, 2024.Marcari, Tussotto, Spencer & Balaban really work hard at getting you the money you deserve! They are a dedicated staff & help you in anyway possible. I would definitely recommend this group!!Carolyn CroxtonMarch 12, 2024.In January 2022 my husband was in a head on collision in NC. We had no clue how to handle the legal end of this wreck when a good friend of ours suggested this law firm. I contacted them and they immediately sent a representative out to our home. David Spencer got the ball rolling kept us abreast of the procedures that was going on. His secretary Mrs. Cathy out of the Fayetteville office was always a phone call away. She answered any and all of my questions very professionally. Cathy was on top of my husbands case just as if it was her own. We are very pleased with this law firm and would not hesitate yo use them again. Mr Spencer and Mrs. Cathy {in the Fayetteville office} treated us as if we were their only clients! Thank you both for a job well done! Ed and Carolyn CroxtonErnest SloanMarch 12, 2024.I was nearing the end of my rope of trying to get what I'm entitled to as a burn pit victim. However, literally, one really last minute simple engine search brought me to these fantastic veteran advocates! I was stuck at 90% disabled for close to 3 years but in 5 maybe 6 short months, I'm now at 100% with close to 20 months of back pay. Thank God for these truly honest people fighting for the little guy!!Patrick HazlettFebruary 15, 2024.I was initially denied for my VA disability claim, but with the help of Savannah Gay and Dawson Rouse, they were able to get my claim approved with back pay going back several years. Savannah was very communicative throughout the process, updating me on my case and assisting when needed. I would recommend them for any VA disability claim issues, as they were accommodating in ensuring my case was addressed.Trinity BurtonFebruary 15, 2024.I would like to personally shout out Cathy Baggett at the Fayetteville location! She was and have been very professional and fought to the very end for me. Cathy made everything a smooth and easy process by being so helpful, thank you for everything!Brittany MoormanFebruary 13, 2024.If you're looking for some legal bulldogs look no further! They will have you informed every step of the way!! Thank you Miss.Brittany and Miss.Vicki!!✨️✨️
Client Victories
Our Firm Has Proudly Helped Thousands of Veterans Across the United States With Their VA Disability Benefits and Appeals. Here Are Some of Our Victories:
Increased Ratings
$310,396.69
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,057.00
We assisted our client in obtaining a service connection for PTSD at a 70% rating and service connection for TDIU at 100%. His combined rating went from 0% (effective 04/2005) to 100% with an effective date of 12/12/2007.
$201,415.13
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,227.58
We assisted our client in obtaining retroactive benefits at a 100% rating from 2013 to the present. The Veteran was rated at 40% since 2015; we were able to successfully show that he was improperly rated the entire time.
$530,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining retroactive benefits at a 100% rating from 1994 to the present. The Veteran rated at 50% for the 22+ year active appeal; we successfully proved he was improperly rated the entire time.
$450,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining retroactive benefits at a 100% rating from 1999 to present. The Veteran rated at 30% for the 17 year active appeal and we successfully proved that he was improperly rated the entire time.
$150,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining an increase from 30% to 100% effective 2/1/11 for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction.
$123,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,300.00
We assisted our client in obtaining an increase in their rating from 30% to 50% for PTSD effective 2011 and 100% for TDIU.
$120,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $2,600.00
We assisted our client in obtaining an increased rating for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder from 50% to 70% effective 3/25/09 and TDIU 100% granted effective 3/9/10.
$104,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining an increased PTSD rating from 70% to 100%, and a temporary evaluation of 100% for a left knee sprain. A 10% evaluation was assigned effective and entitlement to special monthly compensation was granted effective.
Earlier Effective Date
$300,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining retroactive benefits at a 100% rating. We also assisted this Veteran prior to his award with two remands at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
$285,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client by submitting a medical expert opinion proving that his mental health condition was severely aggravated during the time of his service. Our client was granted 100% permanent and total.
$215,500.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining 100% TDIU retroactively back to 5/11/2004. He was also awarded an increase for CAD from 30% to 60%.
$44,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $2,900.00
We assisted our client in obtaining entitlement to individual unemployability granted effective.
$71,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining 100% TDIU benefits and combined rating of 80% for migraines, asthma and keratoconus.
$90,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client, a disabled Marine Corps Veteran, in obtaining TDIU benefits that were granted effective.
Service Connection
$258,332.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
We assisted our client in obtaining retroactive benefits at 100% service connection for Coronary Artery Disease, caused by Mustard Gas exposure. A judge at a BVA Hearing in South Carolina remanded the case for a new exam based on new evidence and testimony presented at the hearing.
$250,129.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
We assisted our client in obtaining disability benefits at a 100% rating with an effective date of 2010. Having endured multiple kidney transplants and developing end stage renal disease, he was granted service connection for chronic renal failure with hypertension due to scraping lead paint off of ships while in service.
$37,00.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Our client claimed her Stage 4 mantel cell lymphoma was caused by or related to the Gulf War & exposure to hazardous chemicals. She was awarded 100% for mantel cell lymphoma and is currently in active treatment. We worked to expedite her claim with a Decision Review Officer based on Terminal Illness.
$309,396.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
The Veteran in question passed away prior to the resolution of his claim, but we were able to obtain an award of accrued benefits in the amount of $309,396.24 for the spouse. The benefits were awarded for service connection of disabilities related to Agent Orange.
Service Connection (Agent Orange)
$100,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,100.00
We assisted our client in obtaining service connection due to herbicide exposure to Agent Orange for the following: diabetes mellitus Type II, peripheral neuropathy right and left lower extremity, depressive disorder, and left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome. We also assisted the veteran in obtaining a 100% TDIU rating effective in 2015.
$50,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining service connection for colon cancer with 100% rating, secondary to Diabetes Mellitus II caused by Agent Orange herbicide exposure in Vietnam. We obtained medical opinions from the Veteran’s head oncologist at Duke countering the VA Compensation and Pension examiner’s opinion.
$60,600.00
Retroactive Veteran's
Disability Benefits
Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $860.00
We assisted our client, a disabled Army National Guard Veteran, in obtaining service connected PTSD rated at 50% effective.
Service Connection (PTSD)
$51,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $1,250.00
We assisted our client in obtaining retroactive benefits at a 50% rating from 2007 to present. The Veteran served in Iraq during Desert Storm. We represented them at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims where we won a remand back to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction. The Veteran was granted service connection and 50% for PTSD. The Veteran’s PTSD was related to fear of hostile or terrorist activity and the VA failed to apply the new regulation amendment concerning this.
$240,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client in obtaining retroactive benefits at a 100% rating from March 23, 2008 to present. We also assisted with multiple claims for service connection and increased ratings. We attended a Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearing where the attorney won an increased rating for mesenteric panniculitis and additional remands for entitlement to TDIU and service connection for sleep apnea which were later awarded by the Regional Office, in addition to Special Monthly Compensation.
Total Disability (TDIU)
$146,700.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
Our client, a disabled Marine Veteran, received a gunshot wound to the head while in the service and suffered from PTSD and gunshot wound residuals including a fractured skull. Our firm obtained a medical opinion switching his diagnosis and rating from depressive neurosis to PTSD in addition to asking for 100% TDIU.
$170,000.00
Retroactive Veteran's Disability Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $3,000.00
We assisted our client, a disabled Army Veteran, in obtaining retroactive benefits at 100% service connection for TDIU, caused by his service connected disabilities. The Veteran’s combined rating prior to his award for TDIU at 100% was 70%. The Veteran with his representative attended a BVA Hearing in Virginia where the Judge granted TDIU at 100%.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
$25,000.00
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Retroactive Benefits
Retroactive Benefits
Monthly Compensation: $1,400.00
We assisted the widow of a disabled Army veteran with her DIC Compensation. In her case, the VA misinterpreted US Code of Federal Regulations §3.22(c) where the veteran’s spouse is entitled to an additional allowance under 38 USC § 1311(a)(2): “if, at the time of the Veteran’s death, the Veteran was in receipt of, or entitled to receive, compensation for an service connected disability rated totally disabling (including a rating based on individual unemployability) for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding death, and the surviving spouse was married to the Veteran for those same eight years. The Veteran was receiving 100% based on individual unemployability at the time of his death.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost To Hire You?
It does not cost you anything to hire our Veterans Benefits Law Firm as your attorneys. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not owe us anything unless we win you an award. Our firm charges 20%, which is deducted by the VA from your lump sum payment for retroactive benefits.
How Long Will It Take To Appeal My Benefits Denial?
While it can take six months or more for a Veteran to receive a decision on his or her initial benefits claim from the Department of Veterans Affairs, appeals could take 2 years of more. The Department of Veterans Affairs lacks the funding to properly staff and process benefits applications. The number of applications from recently returning Veterans must be dealt with while the Department of Veterans Affairs continues to actively work towards providing services to prior generations of Veterans.
How Do I Increase My Disability Rating?
Great question! If the condition that you are actively receiving disability benefits for has now ultimately worsened over time, you can file an increased rating claim. It’s fairly simple, and it involves filing out an online claim form or mailing a letter to your regional office documenting the change in your condition.
Schedule a Free Consultation Today!
Once We've Received Your Submission, We Will Reach Out To You. Thanks!
Need Help? Call Now!
Read Some Of Our Recent Blog Posts!
News: Electronic Health Record System Unveiled!
March 12, 2024
Listen to a Full Summary of This Blog Post Below! The Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have jointly initiated an electronic health
News: ‘Millions’ of Veterans Are Eligible to Enroll This Month!
February 28, 2024
Listen to a Full Summary of This Blog Post! Beginning March 5th, a vast number of U.S. Veterans will gain access to health care services
Important New Information Regarding Agent Orange!
February 13, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently unveiled a proposed rule change that marks a significant milestone for aging veterans suffering from illnesses linked to their
Vets Records Backlog Cleared After Operational Challenges!
January 25, 2024
The National Archives recently announced the successful resolution of a longstanding issue concerning a backlog of Veterans’ records requests at the National Personnel Records Center
Budget Battles Threaten Military Quality-of-Life Improvements!
January 3, 2024
Lawmakers have pledged that in 2024, there will be a significant focus on improving the quality of life for Veterans, addressing persistent issues with deteriorating
News: Five Million Veterans Screened Under the PACT Act!
December 19, 2023
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs has achieved a significant milestone under the leadership of President Biden by screening 5 million Veterans for potential toxic
View Our Office Locations Below!
All communication with the Department of Veterans Affairs can be conducted remotely; personal appearances are not required.
Our law firm is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist Veterans anywhere across the United States.
Furthermore, our clients do not need to go to a physical location or visit an office to receive our help. If there are any medical visits that are applicable to your claim, you can be seen at a facility that is close to your home. So, no matter where you are, if you need help, we’re here to fight for you the same way that you bravely fought to protect us.
Call us now! (866) 866-VETS.