Description:

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced VA Disability Attorney to join our veterans advocacy team. This position spans agency-level advocacy before the VA Regional Offices (VARO) and Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). The ideal candidate possesses deep subject-matter expertise in Title 38, exceptional record-review skills, and a strong track record of securing positive outcomes at the administrative level.

Key Responsibilities:
VA Administrative Practice (Agency Level)

AMA Strategy & Filings: Formulate and execute case strategies across all Appeals Modernization Act lanes—Higher-Level Reviews (HLR), Supplemental Claims with new and relevant evidence, and BVA Appeals (Direct, Evidence, and Hearing options).
Evidence Development: Direct medical evidence gathering, including ordering nexus letters, independent medical opinions (IMOs), vocational expert reports, and DBQs (Disability Benefits Questionnaires).
BVA Hearings: Represent veterans in live, virtual, and video hearings before Veterans Law Judges (VLJs) at the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
Remand Management: Process and monitor agency-level remands returning from the CAVC or BVA to ensure prompt compliance by the agency.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Mandatory Requirements:

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Bar Licensure: Active, good-standing license to practice law in at least one U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
VA Accreditation: Active accreditation as an attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in good standing.

Experience:

3+ years of direct experience representing claimants in VA disability compensation law.
Demonstrated experience handling agency-level administrative appeals (VARO/BVA).
Technical Skills: Proficiency with VA VBMS (Veterans Benefits Management System) access/navigation, and legal research platforms (Westlaw/Lexis).

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience as an accredited VA attorney
Experience managing paralegals, VA accredited agents, or case managers.

Core Competencies:

Substantive Expertise: Deep knowledge of 38 U.S.C., 38 C.F.R. (Parts 3, 4, and 20), the M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual, and key precedent decisions from the CAVC and Federal Circuit.
Dual-Track Perspective: Ability to bridge administrative record-building with appellate preservation—developing the agency record specifically to withstand or trigger federal judicial review.
Rigorous Deadline Management: Strict adherence to critical jurisdictional statutory timelines

The Role:
We are seeking an autonomous, skilled VA disability attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of claims from day one—analyzing medical and service records, formulating winning case strategies, and crafting compelling written and oral arguments. We want a client-focused advocate who excels at translating complex veterans law into successful outcomes while providing compassionate, hands-on representation.