Andrew Ralph Rutz

I was referred to Andrew in 2012 after two failed attempts with the VA regarding my husband's death, age 56, in 1998. He was a USAF retiree Vietnam, physically and psychologically ill. So many years had passed. Andrew's knowledge of military law, his fortitude and the compassion he showed to me and... our case kept me going. He is a fighter and persevered. His appeals were outstanding and October 2017 the VA sent a favorable decision of 100% service related disability at time of death. I was also to receive DIC and SBP proportionately. I then needed Andrew's intervention between the VA and DFAS as both said the other was to pay retroactive benefits and DFAS said no to SBP. Thanks to Drew, the VA provides 100% DIC monthly benefits and paid the retroactive benefits. Due to Andrew's professional skills, knowledge, experience and a fine innate quality one doesn't always find in lawyers today, the favorable decision wouldn't have been achieved. I highly recommend Drew to veterans and their survivors.

I HIRED MR. ANDREW R. RUTZ AFTER DEALING WITH V.A. FOR 6 YEARS.I'VE MET WITH MR. RUTZ AND I THINK I CAN CALL HIM ANDREW. ANDREW TOOK MY CASE IN 2015 AND MY CASE WAS SETTLED IN FEB. 2018. I WAS RECEIVING 10% DISABILITY AND ANDREW WAS ABLE TO GET ME 100% TOTAL AND PERMENANT DISABILITY. I DEALT WITH THE... SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO GET HELP BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET MY CASE SETTLED. IT'S NOT EASY. YOU HAVE TO GET THE PROPER PAPERWORK AND YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR RESEARCH(COMPUTERS,LIBRARY, ENCYCLOPEDIAS. YOU HAVE TO DO THE LEG WORK,BUT IT PAYS OFF. YOU HAVE TO BE PATIENT. ANDREW IS A HUMBLE MAN THAT IS A TRUE ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS. ANDREW I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS. I'M GETTING OLDER AND IT WAS A TRUE BLESSING. I LOVE YOU BROTHER. TOMMY

I was seeking representation for my va claims denial for increase percentage after having failed. Mr Rutz did get me a higher rating and is now representing me in trying to gain my TDIU rating. I can honestly say that Win, Lose or Draw he has always been available and I only have the utmost respect ...for how he really tries to help you win the awards the va doesn't think you deserve. I truly believe he is concerned and dedicated to his oath to help his clients get a fair shake from the va..no doubt about it..he is worthy.....the best....!!!!

I had my claim initially filed with county service officer and nothing happened. because of my age and health I could not wait forever. I contacted Mr, Rutz and he went from 8 pages of military records to a stack that exceeds one foot. I now collect disability compensation exceeding 100%+. It was...n't easy but he dug into the system and found what was needed. When I was in southeast "boots on the ground" was not part of the language. Military orders printed in Japan never indicated location I was assigned to. Much was done verbally with 90 day travel orders.