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Your VA
Claims Experts!

At Veteran’s Legal Center, we believe your service deserves our service. We proudly represent veterans for every type of claim, including original, new, and increased claims—at no cost to you, unlike most firms. As a VA-accredited, veteran-owned, and veteran-staffed organization, we are dedicated to getting results when others can’t.

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San Diego Veteran’s Rights Law Firm

About Us

The Veteran’s Legal Center is a law firm that is founded, staffed, and managed by Veterans. Our expertise within the VA claims system and ability to fight for your benefits up to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit makes us your best choice to handle your VA claims issues.

Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to ensuring that those who have served our country receive the VA disability benefits they rightfully deserve. We understand the unique challenges that veterans may encounter in navigating the complex process of securing these benefits.

With a profound appreciation for the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women, our firm is steadfast in advocating for veterans to receive the compensation they have earned through their service.

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Veteran Owned Business
Nova
Department of veterans affairs
US Court Of Appeals for veterans claims
The State Bar of California

Cases We Handle

How Veteran’s Legal Center Can Help

  • VA Disability Denial Appeal

    VA Disability Denial Appeal

  • Agent Orange Exposure Claims

    Mask

  • Toxic Exposure

    Toxic Exposure

  • Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

    Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

  • Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

    Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

  • Mental Disorders

    Mental Disorders

Timeline

Navigating the VA Appeal Process

Free Case Evaluation

We kick off our process by getting to know more about your case and carefully going through the VA decision you wish to appeal. Our attorneys are here to support you, and they’ll gladly review your case at no cost to see how we can assist you with representation.

Offer of Representation

Once our evaluation of your case is complete, and we’re confident in our ability to assist with your appeal, we’ll extend our offer of representation. Any remaining questions you might have about the process are welcome, and we’ll also take the time to clarify our contingency fee structure. When you decide to engage our services, we’ll promptly send you our initial packet for your consideration and signature. This packet encompasses our fee agreement and the essential documents required to access your VA claims file.

Review Claims File

The VA claims file, also known as the C-file, holds all the records and documents linked to benefit claims at the VA. We conduct a comprehensive examination of the complete C-file to confirm the information available and identify any gaps. This step plays a crucial role in our process, as it gives us a clear roadmap for effectively advocating on behalf of our clients. It’s important to note that the size of the C-file can vary depending on the number of claims and evidence submitted.

Determine Strategy

Following our thorough examination of your C-file, we will provide guidance on the appeal-worthy claim(s), specify the necessary evidence to bolster these claim(s), and collaboratively outline our strategy for your case’s progression.

Case Development

Once our strategy is in place, we’ll commence the process of collecting the essential evidence required for a successful appeal. This may encompass medical opinions, vocational expert reports, psychological evaluations, lay statements, and any other supportive documentation. Furthermore, we’ll prepare a comprehensive legal brief to submit alongside the requisite supporting evidence.

Submit Legal Brief and Evidence

We submit our conclusive brief and accompanying evidence to the VA and maintain ongoing communication with you throughout the process until a decision is reached.

Meet Your VA Claims Advocates

Veteran’s Legal Center

Craig Candelore
Craig Candelore

32-Year Army Veteran
Founder & VA-Accredited Attorney

Kristen Singh
Kristen Singh

Experienced Veterans Law Attorney with Personal Injury Specialization

Meet Our Attorneys

Hear from Our Veterans

Testimonials

  • I worked with David and Penny, and although the process itself can be scary and intimidating, they did an amazing job of making it all super smooth, from the initial conversation to the awarding of my letter. He always answered every question, quickly and thoroughly and was always available if necessary. I personally can’t think…

    Ryan Frable
    Navy, San Diego, California
    Stars

  • I am writing to thank your staff for assisting me in my efforts to increase my VA benefits. My main point of contact has been David Kruger, someone that has been extremely responsive to my numerous requests regarding the claim process. David Kruger has been most helpful with the intricacies regarding the appointments, which have…

    David Merritt
    Army, San Diego, CA
    Stars

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