Veterans Advocacy

Unmatched advocacy for those who have served. 

Gilzene Law is honored to stand with the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We understand the unique physical and personal demands of military service and the lasting challenges that can follow long after service ends.

Our Managing Attorney is a veteran who has personally navigated the Department of Veterans Affairs, and that lived experience informs our disciplined, mission-focused advocacy. We are committed to protecting veterans' rights and pursuing the benefits and recognition they have earned through service.

In every matter, we bring integrity, precision, and deep respect for service, pursuing the right outcome with relentless commitment to safeguarding our clients' futures.

Our Services

Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) Representation
Guidance and representation in appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, including disability compensation denials (service connection, rating percentage, PACT Act conditions, Special Monthly Compensation) and denials of other earned VA benefits.

Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Representation
Representation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims regarding VA and Board of Veterans' Appeals denials. 

Our Approach 

We are highly selective in the cases we accept. We take on a matter only when we believe the VA made a serious legal, regulatory, or factual error that significantly impacts the veteran, and where our representation can produce a meaningful outcome without jeopardizing the veteran's wellbeing or any existing benefits.

Fees

Representation is offered on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs. You pay only if we win.

For appeals before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, our fee is paid from the past-due benefits the VA awards as a result, typically withheld and paid directly by the VA pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 5904, not out of your pocket and not from your ongoing monthly benefits.

For appeals before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, attorney's fees are often recoverable directly from the government under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) when we prevail. The applicable fee structure for your matter will be explained in writing before any representation begins.