Veterans Law · Nationwide
VA DISABILITY & VETERANS BENEFITS ATTORNEY
Kyle A. Burkett is a combat veteran and a VA-accredited attorney (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation No. 57711). Because VA claims are federal administrative matters, the firm can represent veterans nationwide, and every case is handled by someone who has worn the uniform and navigated the system personally.
Services
- VA disability claim strategy and development
- Supplemental claims with new and relevant evidence
- Higher-Level Reviews
- Board of Veterans’ Appeals matters
- Increased-rating claims
- Secondary service connection
- Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
- Effective-date disputes
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and survivor benefits
- Rating-reduction defense
Who We Represent
Veterans of every branch and era, and surviving spouses and dependents, anywhere in the United States. California licensure covers the firm’s state-law work; VA benefits representation is federal and nationwide.
Our Approach
We build claims on evidence: medical records, nexus opinions, lay statements, and the correct legal theory for service connection or a higher rating. Attorney fees in VA matters follow federal regulations, and we explain exactly how they work before any engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
My VA claim was denied. What now?
A denial is the beginning, not the end. Depending on the decision, the right move may be a Supplemental Claim with new evidence, a Higher-Level Review, or an appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and choosing the correct lane matters enormously.
How much does a VA disability attorney cost?
Federal rules generally allow attorney fees only for work after VA has issued an initial decision, and fees are typically a percentage of retroactive benefits recovered rather than money out of your pocket. The exact structure is explained in writing before any engagement, and the consultation is free.
What is a nexus letter, and do I need one?
A nexus letter is a medical opinion connecting your current condition to your service. In many appeals it is the single most important piece of evidence, and we work with veterans to obtain opinions that actually address the legal standard VA applies.
What is TDIU?
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability pays at the 100% rate when service-connected conditions prevent you from maintaining substantially gainful employment, even if your combined rating is below 100%.
Can the VA reduce my existing rating?
Yes, but ratings carry escalating protections: stabilized ratings, ratings in place five, ten, or twenty years, and permanent and total status each receive different safeguards. If VA proposes a reduction, respond quickly, because deadlines control your rights.
How long does a VA appeal take?
It varies by lane: Higher-Level Reviews and Supplemental Claims often resolve in months, while Board appeals commonly take a year or more. Part of our strategy is choosing the path that balances speed against the strength of your evidence.
Do I need an attorney instead of a VSO?
VSOs provide valuable free help, especially with initial claims. Appeals, complex ratings, effective-date disputes, and reductions often benefit from an accredited attorney who can develop evidence and legal argument.
Do you represent veterans outside California?
Yes. VA benefits matters are federal, so accredited representation is available to veterans in any state.
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