Why I Am a Veterans Disability Attorney

Purple Heart I am proud to be a veterans disability attorney.  I truly enjoy representing disabled veterans, their spouses, and children as they seek the benefits they deserve from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

But, like anybody else in any given profession, sometimes I too need a reminder why I have chosen my particular career path.  After seeing firsthand how many of our veterans have been treated, I sometimes wonder why I decided to go head to head on a daily basis with VA, the second largest bureaucracy in our federal government.  It is hard on veterans to wait for their claims to be decided on VA’s slow timeline.  Although we try to move claims along as fast as possible, it can be frustrating for me at times that we cannot make the process go faster.

A Long Overdue Purple Heart as a Reminder of What Our Veterans Face

Thankfully, an event I attended turned into one of those days that reminded me why I chose to be a veterans disability attorney.  I attended an event with a roomful of veterans who had honorably served our country in its conflicts for the past 70 years or so.  I had a chance to get to talk with veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

While this was all great, the real reminder came from a ceremony at the beginning of the meeting; I had the privilege of seeing the wife of a Vietnam veteran receive a Purple Heart Medal on behalf of her husband.  Her husband was unable to attend the ceremony because of health reasons.  This veteran was an Army Specialist in the Vietnam War.  He suffered injuries during combat but was captured by enemy forces shortly thereafter.

As a result of those events and the ensuing confusion, his superiors did not complete the necessary paperwork for him to be awarded the Purple Heart for recognition of his injuries sustained in combat.  Now, almost fifty years later, that has been done and he finally received the recognition and “thank you” from his country that he deserved so long ago.  His wife was there, standing in front of a roomful of veterans, where Congressman Lynn Westmoreland presented her with the Purple Heart medal.

As the veterans and other attendees in the room applauded this woman and her husband, her smile and tears expressed the gratitude she felt for this belated recognition.  The sacrifice her husband had made in defense of our country had not gone unnoticed forever. While the sacrifice of that family had fallen through the government cracks for decades, a wrong had finally been righted.

Our Veterans Need Help With Denials and Delays by Veterans Affairs

I could not help but think the 50-year Purple Heart saga of this veteran and his wife is like that of many other veterans who are caught in the “VA maze.”  These disabled veterans just want the government to act in a fair and efficient manner in deciding their VA claims.  They have made huge sacrifices that often endure for a lifetime.  We as a nation have failed many of them once they returned to our shores.

Failing to provide for their needs is inexcusable.  Just as this veteran and his wife thought no one cared or noticed his injuries from long ago in the jungles of Vietnam, many of our veterans think we as a nation don’t care about their struggles against the government they served and sacrificed for.

As a VA disability attorney, I have the opportunity to tell them that we do care.  I have the opportunity to tell them that years of frustration do not mean we cannot right those wrongs and give them now the benefits and assistance that are long overdue.  That is why I do what I do as a veterans disability attorney.

J. Travis Studdard

Travis Studdard is an attorney who focuses on representing veterans in VA disability compensation claims.  He regularly writes about issues that are important to veterans and their families.

You can subscribe to his Veterans Disability channel on YouTube.

Caring, courteous and get the job done in a professional and timely manner. My journey with Perkins Studdard LLC was most successful!linda barnes
Him and his office staff, did excellent work. They treat you like you’re their only client. Also they gave me 100% customer service. I’m 100% satisfied. Thanks for everything.Earl butler
This law firm is awesome! They went way above the call of duty to help me with my claim. I cannot say enough good things about them!Zane El Toro
Jason and his staff were very professional and helped me tremendously when I was injured at work. Walked me through the process and answered all questions I had.Owen Hall
My experience with the team at Perkins Studdard LLC was nothing short of outstanding.Jason Perkins handled my case with the upmost professionalism. It has been emotionally and physically exhausting for me, but Jason Perkins and his team helped me thru it. Their service was exceptional and the Paralegal Staff was always courteous and prompt in their response time which made it more bearable.I am truly grateful for their patient and caring spirit and I highly recommend Perkins Studdard LLC .........Thanks so much, CherylCheryl Brown
We would highly recommend Perkins Studdard to everyone, they are very professional, personable and efficient. They have stood by our side during out VA disability case until we got our claim rewarded at 100%, more than we ever dreamed of. Travis is very experienced attorney and has an awesome demeanor with getting your case settled. Jessica his assistant is the smartest, sweetest asset to the firm. She's highly experienced in VA benefits, being a veteran herself. They always took our calls, questions and got us the answers we needed. Again, highly recommend the law firm of Perkins Studdard!!Janene Schoonover
Mr Perkins has helped me on two workers comp cases. Twenty years apart. Jason and his staff have taken care of everything I needed. They are very professional and I would highly recommend them.Chris Chapman
I highly recommend Perkins Studdard law office to any one looking for a Worker's Compensation attorney. The knowledge and professionalism that the entire staff gives to you is amazing. Jason is down to earth and makes your experience feel so much better, he takes alot of the worry off of your shoulders. Definitely would hire this firm again if needed!!Lori Clark
I had an outstanding experience with Perkins Studdard LLC for my workers’ compensation case. Jason Perkins and his team were incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and compassionate throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain every step, answered all my questions promptly, and ensured I understood my rights. Their dedication led to a successful outcome, and I felt supported the entire way through. I highly recommend Perkins Studdard LLC to anyone in need of a skilled and caring workers’ compensation attorney.Breezie I B
Travis Studdard is an outstanding attorney. I had given up on my VA claim over ten years go. Travis revived my claim and was able to get me secondary service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to residuals of septoplasty). I am thrilled at the results. Travis was able to expertly navigate the VA system to reach a positive result. I very, very highly recommend Perkins Studdard.Ilya Poluektov

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