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Jim Strickland is a nationally known advocate for veterans and a member of the Stateside Legal Advisory Board. This column appears with his permission. Jim's opinions are his own.

NOTE: Letters in my Q&A columns are reprinted just as they come to me. Spelling and grammar are left as is and only small corrections are made to improve readability, ensure anonymity or delete expletives that may offend some readers. This is not legal advice. You should always seek the advice of an attorney who is qualified in Veterans' law before you make any decisions about your own benefits.

Jim,

Just after emailing you today I got my brown letter response from the VA denying all of my eight claims for disability from my injuries all suffered in Korea in 1956. They even denied my inability to work caused by my disabilities in Korea. My question to you is have you heard of these attornies (redacted)? They are a central Florida legal group that only represent veterans plus Social Security Benefits? I now need a veterans legal lawyer. Can you help me find a good one? My thanks for your time, trouble and experience Jim. Korea Vet 1955-56 & 57.

Reply:

I'm not personally familiar with those attorneys. That doesn't mean they aren't great lawyers.

Please read http://www.vawatchdog.org/How_To_Hire_A_Lawyer.html

and then look at some of the lawyers who have ads on my web site. I always recommend that you take time to interview 2 or 3 firms to be sure you get the best.