Marcari Russotto Spencer Balaban, Donald Marcari, MRSB Law Firm

We Represent Veterans Nationwide. Here Are Reviews From Just a Few Of Our Satisfied Clients:

Mary Trevino
Mary Trevino
December 30, 2023.
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer, Very outstanding law firm ,great communication, they stay be your side All the way to the end 👍👍👍👍👍
Maurice Monroe
Maurice Monroe
December 27, 2023.
Just wanted to give my opinion on this law firm. They are great if you are in need of help please turn to them. Vicki and the team over there are great, with this being my first time using a law office to help me and my family after our car accident I am very grateful and pleased with the outcome. Highly recommend!!!!
Eddie Pippen
Eddie Pippen
December 1, 2023.
I have used this group for the past several years. They have helped me with my veterans benefits. Dawson Rouse and Heather Dropp are both excellent and very knowledgeable with veterans benefits. Heather is the paralegal handling my case and has been highly motivated and is a high speed individual. She is a go getter and always thinks several steps ahead for veterans she is helping. You won’t go wrong with choosing them to handle your veterans benefits.
B. Cox
B. Cox
November 20, 2023.
The hits just keep on coming!!! I cannot express enough just how valuable and thorough the team of Dawson Rouse and Heather Dropp have been. Not only did they work tirelessly to ensure I received every bit of my 100% disability rating, but they went above and beyond to ensure I received every penny of compensation I was due, both presently, and backpay. My life has been changed all because I decided to call on MRSB to represent me after the VA had denied every single claim. I'm proud to not only call them my legal team, but also my family, which is EXACTLY what Heather and Dawson make you feel like. If there was an award for legal team of century, assuredly, Heather and Dawson would stand atop the podium!! DO NOT HESITATE!! CALL THEM AND LET THEM CHANGE YOUR LIFE TOO!!!
Roger Brown
Roger Brown
November 15, 2023.
After I was denied disability for hip replacement I had just about given up. I saw an ad for MRSB and decided I had nothing to lose. After talking to Heather Dropp (MRSB Paralegal), I was more confident something could be done. It’s taken a while, but, because of the effort by Heather and Guy Rouse, I have 30% disability for my hip replacement and they found other service connected issues we are filing claims for as well. A bit of advice…before you give up on your denied claim, give MRSB a chance to look into it. They’re very knowledgeable and they work for veterans. MRSB will give you 100%.
Mac
Mac
November 12, 2023.
Morgan and Dawson were very helpful and reassuring to my mother and I. They helped us through the appeal process and are still helping us. The firm truly cares about our veterans and the families. I highly recommend them to anyone needing help with a VA claim.
Robert Buszta
Robert Buszta
October 27, 2023.
I had a VA disability claim in the system for two-plus years. Since I filed my claim, I experienced errors, mistakes, duplication of mistakes and many delays from the VA. I contacted MRS&B. Their team worked with me and supported me and kept me abreast of the events to bring my claim to closure. They exceeded my expectations for support. Thank You Kristen, Morgan and Dawson for your efforts. This was a great team effort!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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. 

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