Veterans Disability Attorney
Any Brock & Stout Service Area · Full-time · On-site
Posted September 30, 2026
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Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law is seeking a Veterans Disability Attorney to represent veterans pursuing disability benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This position may be based at any of our 13 office locations. Prior VA disability experience is preferred, but attorneys with strong advocacy, hearing, appellate, or disability-law experience are also encouraged to apply.
About the position
Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law is seeking a Veterans Disability Attorney to join our growing team and represent veterans seeking the disability benefits they have earned through their military service.
This position may be based at any of Brock & Stout's 13 office locations, providing flexibility for qualified candidates throughout the firm's existing markets.
The attorney will represent veterans throughout the VA disability claims and appeals process, including reviewing medical and service records, developing evidence, preparing legal arguments, advising clients regarding their claims, and representing veterans at hearings and other proceedings when appropriate.
Prior experience handling VA disability claims is preferred. However, we are also interested in attorneys with strong advocacy, administrative law, disability law, appellate, or litigation experience who are interested in developing a practice representing veterans.
Our attorneys are supported by an experienced team of paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, and other professionals who assist with case development, medical and military records, client communication, scheduling, and administrative matters.
The ideal candidate is an attorney who enjoys advocating for individuals, communicates clearly and compassionately with clients, is comfortable analyzing complex medical and administrative records, and wants to build a long-term career with an established and growing law firm.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Location Flexibility
This position may be based at any of Brock & Stout's 13 office locations.
Applicants should identify their preferred Brock & Stout office location when applying. Individual location preferences will be taken into consideration when determining the best fit within the firm.
About Brock & Stout
Founded in 1996, Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law has spent 30 years helping individuals and families through difficult legal, financial, and personal circumstances.
Today, Brock & Stout has 13 office locations across Alabama and Georgia and continues to expand into new markets. Our firm represents clients in Veterans Disability, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, and other areas of law.
Our attorneys are supported by an experienced team of legal professionals, established systems and technology, and the resources of a growing law firm while maintaining the personal service and client relationships that have been central to Brock & Stout since its founding.
Let Our Family Help Your Family.
Compensation
Pay is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prior Veterans Disability experience.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume along with information regarding their bar admission, relevant legal experience, and preferred Brock & Stout office location.
Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Represent veterans seeking disability compensation and other benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Review and evaluate potential VA disability claims and appeals
- Advise veterans regarding the VA disability claims and appeals process
- Review service treatment records, military personnel records, medical records, prior VA decisions, and other relevant evidence
- Analyze service-connection issues, disability ratings, effective dates, and other matters affecting veterans' benefits
- Identify additional medical, military, lay, or vocational evidence needed to develop a claim
- Develop legal and factual strategies for disability claims and appeals
- Prepare legal arguments, briefs, correspondence, hearing materials, and other case-related documents
- Assist clients with supplemental claims, higher-level reviews, and appeals when appropriate
- Prepare veterans for hearings before the Board of Veterans' Appeals and other proceedings
- Represent clients at hearings and other proceedings as appropriate
- Review VA rating decisions and other determinations for legal and factual issues
- Evaluate unfavorable decisions and determine appropriate next steps
- Communicate with clients regarding claim status, evidence requirements, decisions, hearings, and appeal options
- Explain complex VA rules and procedures in a clear and understandable manner
- Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, and other attorneys to efficiently develop and manage cases
- Maintain accurate and timely case information within the firm's case-management systems
- Manage assigned cases, deadlines, hearings, and client communications in an organized and timely manner
- Remain current on laws, regulations, administrative procedures, and developments affecting veterans disability claims
- Provide professional, responsive, and compassionate representation to veterans and their families
Required qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license and good standing with a state bar
- Strong written and verbal advocacy skills
- Strong analytical and legal research abilities
- Ability to review and understand complex medical, military, and administrative records
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, hearings, and priorities
- Ability to communicate complicated legal and procedural issues in a way clients can easily understand
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional, compassionate, and client-focused approach
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, legal assistants, and other members of a team
- Sound professional judgment and a commitment to providing high-quality legal representation
Preferred qualifications
- VA disability claims
- Veterans benefits law
- Board of Veterans' Appeals proceedings
- VA disability appeals
- Disability ratings and service-connection issues
- Medical evidence and medical record analysis
- Administrative law
- Social Security Disability
- Federal benefits claims
- Appellate advocacy
- Administrative or evidentiary hearings
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K/Retirement Matching
- CLE Fees
- Professional License Fees
- Travel Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus Incentives
