Justin Michael Smith

I tried to get my VA stuff done in my own with no result. I was shuffled from office to office and website to website until I gave up. Eleven years later, I decided to try again because I needed help with my PTSD. So I consulted the local state representative for the VA and he did absolutely nothing.... Well, he did file an intent to file. And then he never filed or never worked with me. He was a waste of time and almost lost me a ton of benefits. Then a friend referred me to Justin. And Justin's tenacity, knowledge and commitment helped me get the benefits that I had earned. I would recommend him 1,000%.

I was referred to Justin by a family member who had a great experience with him on their VA claim, and I’m incredibly glad I followed that recommendation. I’ve been out of the military for over 20 years and honestly didn’t think I was entitled to anything. I assumed too much time had pass...ed and that my case wasn’t worth pursuing. Justin proved me wrong in the best possible way. He took the time to thoroughly review my deployment history, toxic exposure risks based on where I was stationed, and both my military and personal medical records. He connected the dots in a way I never could have on my own and was able to build a strong case that resulted in a VA rating I never imagined I’d receive. The entire process felt overwhelming before, but Justin guided me through each step with professionalism, dedication, and genuine care. I highly recommend him to any veteran struggling with the VA claims process. He knows what he’s doing, and he truly works in the best interest of those who’ve served.

We were referred to Justin by someone we know. Justin explained and walked us through the whole process as the steps moved along. It has been a lengthy process, but he made sure to respond as quickly as possible and keep us informed. He has always been very patient dealing with my disabled wife and... going out of his way to make sure she also understood. It has been an enjoyable pleasure working with him. He is a good lawyer and he is looking out for your best interest. You cannot go wrong and I am proud to call him a military brother.

I hired Justin to help me get my VA disability. I had put it off for almost 22 years because I didn’t want to deal with the VA nightmare. Justin started my claim in March of 2023. I had a 0% rating at the time. Over the next 7 months Justin worked with me identifying items I could claim that I wa...sn’t aware of. In May of 2024 as a result of Justin’s hard work and determination I received a 90% rating along with a very healthy back pay check. Justin didn’t stop there, he noticed the VA had not properly identified and reviewed several conditions I still had and filed an appeal on my behalf. In August 2024. This appeal included new evidence and medical documentation of these conditions. In Nov 2024 I was awarded 100% P&T. I wouldn’t have gotten here if it wasn’t for Justin hard work and making sure the VA did right by me. If you need the battle/war won, hire this Marine.

When it comes to navigating the VA Disability System, there is no better person to trust with your claim than Justin. The V.S.O. at my local Veterans Affairs Office had my claim so screwed up, I basically wasted 4 years of fighting myself with no feedback or assistance from them. Justin took over m...y case and with his expertise and knowledge in the system, had my claim squared away and submitted correctly into the system. I'm now rated at 90% and awaiting a higher level review to complete the my 100% which is where I should have been years ago. As a Desert Storm Veteran, I've suffered for years with my conditions with no compensation or benefits. If you're a veteran frustrated with a low rating or with the system, do yourself and your family a favor and reach out to Justin. The VA system is set up against you, to frustrate you and make you settle for a bare minimum rating or an outright denial. Hiring a professional to navigate the system will pay off for you and your family. I recommend Justin to every veteran I meet. Justin is a warrior who is very passionate at taking care of fellow veterans and assisting them through the VA Disability process.