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Attorney
Dawson Rouse
Dawson Rouse
Attorney
North Carolina State University
2006 | Bachelor of Economics
North Carolina State University
School of Law
2009 | Juris Doctor
Attorney
Dawson Rouse
Dawson is originally from Kinston, North Carolina. After graduating from high school, Dawson enlisted in the United States Navy for six years, serving as a CWS technician.
Dawson completed multiple overseas deployments onboard the USS Mitscher (DDG-57). After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Dawson attended North Carolina State University and graduated with a degree in Economics. Dawson then immediately enrolled in North Carolina Central University’s School of Law and graduated with academic honors.
After graduating from law school, Dawson represented clients in criminal and civil proceedings before accepting employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2014, working as a first-line decision-maker (Rating Veterans Service Representative) and later as an attorney with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals from August 2018 to December 2021.
While an attorney with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Dawson wrote hundreds of decisions granting benefits in the most complicated cases that circulate within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, to include herbicide exposure (Agent Orange, other variants of herbicides), contaminated water claims, undocumented military sexual trauma, Gulf War claims, medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses, and complex high-level special monthly compensation (SMC) awards.
Dawson was presented with awards for his writing and for exemplifying a dedication to granting Veterans’ benefits.
Dawson is admitted to practice law in the State of North Carolina and is active within the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates.
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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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