Javier Enrique Rivera
also known as Javier Rivera Chaparro, Javier Rivera
About Javier
Biography
Javier E. Rivera is currently employed as Chief Legal Counsel at Veteran Legal, LLC. Attorney Rivera represents veterans through every step of the disability compensation appeal before the Board of Veterans' Appeals and United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C. This includes evidence development, record research, producing legal arguments, and representation at formal hearings. His practice is nationwide and he is fully accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
8 years | 800 cases
5 years | 40 cases
5 years | 70 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-30%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Puerto Rico for 9 years
State: Puerto Rico
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 3 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 3 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 4 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Location
Veteran Legal, LLC
100 S. Ashley Drive, Suite 600, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Javier Enrique Rivera's Lawyer Endorsements
"I recently began working with Javier and have been impressed by his friendly attitude and care for his clients. He has years of experience in veterans law and has jumped right in, conducting research to help more of our clients get the benefits that they deserve."
"Javier is an amazing advocate for veterans. He possesses great knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding VA benefits. He genuinely cares for his clients and spends time ensuring they understand the complicated procedures of the VA system. He goes above and beyond to represent his clients and I highly recommend him to any veteran looking for assistance with their VA claims."
"Javier’s passion for helping veterans, along with his extensive knowledge of VA disability law, makes him an incredible advocate for his clients. Any client represented by Javier can take comfort knowing they are in great hands. I highly recommend him."
"Attorney Rivera is an exceptional advocate for disabled veterans in need of VA disability compensation. With years of experience, he knows exactly how to navigate VA's convoluted bureaucratic system to maximize a veteran's entitlement to benefits. I strongly recommend his services for anyone in need of a passionate, highly-competent advocate."
Experience
Honors
2016
Dean's List, University of Puerto Rico School of Law
2015
Pro Bono Award, Pro Bono Society - Puerto Rico
2013
Puerto Rico Scholarship (Full Merit-Based Award), University of Puerto Rico
2010
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, Department of Education
2008
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Department of Education
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Chief Legal Counsel, Veteran Legal, LLC
2022 - 2022
Associate Attorney, Rob Levine & Associates
2021 - 2022
Trial Attorney, Department of Justice, State of Puerto Rico
2018 - 2021
Senior Associate Attorney, Veteran Claims Law Firm, LLC.
2017 - 2018
Litigation Attorney, Private Practice
2015 - 2015
Judicial Law Clerk, Puerto Rico House of Representatives
2015 - 2016
Legal Intern, University of Puerto Rico School of Law - Mediation Clinic
2013 - 2015
Law Clerk, Sociedad para Asistencia Legal de Puerto Rico (SAL)
Associations
2021 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans ClaimsAdmitted to Practice
2017 - Present
Puerto Rico Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
Puerto Rico Supreme Court Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods BureauAttorney Member
2019 - 2020
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesPast Member
2017 - 2018
AyudaLey (formerly "Abogados para Amigos")Volunteer Attorney
2011 - 2013
Golden Key International Honor SocietyPast Member
2010 - 2013
Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in PsychologyPast Member
2008 - 2013
AEPSIC - The Association of Psychology StudentsPast Member
2008 - 2009
SHPE, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers [Region 4]Past Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Win - Remanded back to lower appellate court for readjudication.
Win - Remanded back to lower appellate court for readjudication.
Win - Remanded back to lower appellate court for readjudication.
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Commonwealth).
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Public Official).
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Government Authority).
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (State Department).
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (State Department).
Win - New and material evidence was sufficient to reopen the claims, and grant service connection for both right knee and right shoulder disabilities.
Win - Achieved remand for PTSD service connection.
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Commonwealth).
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Public Official).
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Commonwealth).
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Public Official).
Win - The October 2006 VA decision, to the extent that it denied service connection for PTSD, is reversed on the basis of clear and unmistakable error. Service connection for PTSD is granted effective the date of the Veteran's claim, November 18, 2005.
Win - Achieved remand for increase in evaluation for Bilateral Pes Planus.
Win - Achieved remand for increase in evaluation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Win - Achieved remand for increase in evaluation and earlier effective date for PTSD.
Win - Achieved remand for increase in evaluation and earlier effective date for Musculoskeletal conditions.
Won (through CUE after CAVC decision) - Character of service upgraded after denial for more than fifteen (15) years.
Win - Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include unspecified depressive disorder and recurrent major depressive disorder, as secondary to herpes simplex type 2 was granted.
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Public Official).
Win - Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, as secondary to service-connected right shoulder cuff tendonitis, chronic lumbar strain and left elbow medial epicondylitis is granted.
Win - Veteran's OSA was aggravated beyond its natural progression by his service-connected disabilities. Thus, service connection for OSA was granted.
Win - Competent, credible and probative evidence is at least in equipoise that the Veteran's vitiligo is related to his military service. Therefore, entitlement to service connection for vitiligo was granted.
Win - Service connection for migraine headaches was granted.
Remand - Entitlement to service connection for a left shoulder disability, thoracolumbar spine condition, and bilateral lower extremity was remanded for further analysis. Was then granted by the VA.
Win - Service connection for sleep apnea was granted.
Win - Service connection for depressive disorder due to chronic pain syndrome with a major depressive-like episode was granted.
Win - Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to service connected disabilities was granted.
Win - Entitlement to an initial disability rating of 70 percent for Major Depressive Disorder was granted. Thus, earlier effective date for increase in evaluation.
Win - Service connection for tinnitus was granted.
Win - Service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing, tinnitus and hypertension was granted.
Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Commonwealth).
Education
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Publications
2020
2019
2018
Languages
English
Spanish