James Shipp Trieschmann Jr.

I cannot say enough great things about James “Jimmy “Trieschmann. He is a knowledgeable VA disability lawyer with impeccable professionalism. When I started my appeal in December 2107, Jimmy took the time to review my case explain how the process worked. He was upfront with me and told me that my... case would take years to fight but if I stuck with him, he would win my appeal. It took us 4 years to win but all throughout, he and his team would consistently respond to any inquiries I had in a timely manner, whether it was responding with an email or calling me on the phone. After years trying to push my appeal alone, am so thankful to Jimmy and his team being my advocate.

I started my VA claims process back in 2010 on my own and was rated at 20%. After fighting on my own for 5 years was finally increased to 90%. I then fought for an increase with a new claim for sleep apnea on my own and was diagnosed with sleep apnea by the VA but was not service connected, even wit...h buddy statements. After unsuccessfully appealing on my own, I contacted Veteran Claims and within approximately 3 months I was awarded 100% and about 1 month after that I was awarded 100% Permanent and Total. I can’t thank Veteran Claims enough for what they did for my family and I. The VA claims process can be a very tricky system on your own and I highly recommend Veteran Claims to fight for you like they did for me. Again, I want to give a huge shout out and thank the entire Veteran Claims team for what they were able to do for me it is much appreciated!

I took on this company as a recommendation from Vet Comp and Pen. I didn’t even talk to anyone from Mr. Trieschmann’s office. Everything was done through email. I also gave them access to my eBenefits account to get the process started. I went the VSO route first and it resulted in a 10% ...rating for PTSD. I didn’t agree with this result and wanted to appeal. Trieschmann’s office didn’t do this, they started a duplicate intent to file instead. So then they had me fill out the claim form and write something basic in there and send it back. I got busy and forgot about the claim when I got a decision letter that my appeal was denied and then I was unservice connected for chronic fatigue syndrome and high blood pressure. I tried to get a hold of Mr Trieschmann but no one would ever answer. It’s like you don’t exist. So I decided to do my claim myself. I chose a higher level reviewer for my PTSD claim and filled out the necessary paperwork. If you go this route, choose to talk to the reviewer. It will definitely help. A few months after speaking to the higher level reviewer, I got a notice in the mail that I was bumped up to 30% for PTSD. Then I started getting letters from Mr. Trieschmann saying congratulations on your increase, you owe us X. I was pretty shocked to say the least since they didn’t do anything. I called and left a voicemail saying that they didn’t help me and they actually hurt me with my claims. Then they started blowing up my phone. It’s funny how they call back when they think you owe them money. Stay away from this fly by night lawyer. You can do your claims by yourself. The most important thing is to build a nexus for your disability. If you don’t have any type of medical nexus, you will be turned down. Best way to do this is through the VA medical facilities. I know people will cringe at the thought but it will be easier for the VA to pull your records. Good luck Patriots!