Attorney Matt Brooks with his wife, an Air Force Veteran and United States Public Health Service Officer
Former Federal Prosecutor Fighting for Veterans' Disability Benefits
2025 Track Record:
Personally helped hundreds of veterans secure VA disability benefits
Over $2 million in past-due benefits obtained for clients
Cases handled through U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Professional Background:
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Illinois
Investigative Attorney, FCC Office of Inspector General
Distinguished Service Award (Highest USAO award)
What Makes My Practice Different:
I bring prosecutorial and investigative experience to VA disability appeals. Years as a federal prosecutor taught me how to build winning legal arguments. Years as a fraud investigator taught me how to find errors in government decisions.
I also have personal experience with government medical denials. During law school, I earned and served a competitive Army JAG internship, then was selected to join the JAG Corps and assigned to Fort Sam Houston. Eighteen days before my commissioning, the Command Surgeon denied my medical waiver for the second time.
I know what it's like when a government medical authority makes a decision based on incomplete information. Now I use my legal and investigative experience to fight when the VA does the same thing to veterans.
VA-Accredited Attorney (POA JJQ)
Military Spouse
Solo Practice
20% Fee
✓ Denied VA Disability Claims
✓ Disability Rating Increases (10% to 100%)
✓ PTSD, Sleep Apnea, Tinnitus, Back & Knee Injuries
✓ Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure Claims
✓ Higher-Level Reviews & Board Appeals
✓ Effective Date Corrections & Back Pay
✓ Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) Claims
✓ Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC)
**Important:** VA appeals have strict deadlines. You typically have 1 year from your decision date to file an appeal. Don't wait—give me a call today for a free case review (202) 256-7063.
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Brooks VA Disability Law Helps Veterans Win Appeals for:
From Denied Service to Serving Veterans
The Command Surgeon's denial arrived 18 days before I was supposed to commission as an Army JAG officer. After years of working toward military service—first with the Marine Corps, then through a competitive JAG internship—I was told 'no' for the second time based on a medical file.
I know what it's like when a government medical authority tells you 'no' and you know the decision is wrong.
That experience shaped my entire legal career. As a federal prosecutor and fraud investigator, I learned to analyze complex evidence, identify violations, and build cases that prove wrongdoing. As a military spouse married to an Air Force veteran and active duty USPHS officer with 15 years of service, I learned to navigate military bureaucracy.
Now I use all of that experience to fight when the VA wrongly denies veterans the benefits they've earned.
What makes my practice different:
Personal Experience With Medical Denials – I've been on the receiving end of a government medical denial. I know the frustration. I know what's at stake.
Investigative Background – My background as a federal prosecutor and fraud investigator taught me exactly how to expose errors in government decisions and build the evidence to overturn them.
Military Family Understanding – Military spouse for 11 years, married to a veteran with 15 years of service. I understand the culture and challenges veterans face.
Direct Access – You work with me personally, not a team. I review your records, draft your briefs, and represent you at hearings.
Low Fee – 20% contingency. No upfront costs.
My Approach to Your VA Appeal
When I take a case, I start the same way I started every fraud investigation at the FCC Office of Inspector General: by seeking the truth. I don't assume the VA is wrong—I examine the evidence to find out what actually happened.
I read your entire claims file—not just the VA decision, but the medical records, the C&P examinations, the service treatment records. I follow the evidence wherever it leads. If the VA made errors, I find them. If they missed critical evidence, I identify it. If they violated their own regulations, I document it.
Then I do what I did as a federal prosecutor: I build a case. Not a hopeful request or an emotional plea—a legal argument with evidence, citations, and precedent that shows exactly why the VA's decision cannot stand.
Throughout the process, you deal with me directly. No intake coordinators, no case managers shuffling you between departments. When you have a question, you call me. When there's an update, you hear it from me.
If the VA denies your appeal again, I don't give up. I'm admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and I'll take your case to federal court if that's what it takes.
You served your country. You earned these benefits. The VA shouldn't be able to deny you with a flawed decision.
If you've been denied or underrated by the VA, let's examine your case.
What Veterans Say About Working With Matt Brooks
"The most positive attorney partnership I have ever had"
"I found Matt Brooks online with a simple search. After researching the firm and understanding Matt's story I choose him to represent us in an effort to get service connection. Matt has an expert understanding of the VA process which he was able to guide us through ending with a successful outcome. He was patient, thorough, and extremely responsive. I can say with confidence that this has been the most positive attorney partnership I have ever had and I would recommend his services to anyone and especially those working with the VA."
— Glenn Catherwood
Disclaimer: This review was posted publicly on Google regarding Attorney Matt Brooks' representation at his previous firm. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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Common Questions About VA Disability Appeals
"How long does a VA appeal take?"
Higher-Level Reviews typically take 4-6 months. Board of Veterans Appeals cases can take 1-3 years depending on which docket you choose. I track all deadlines and keep you updated throughout the process.
"How much does a VA disability lawyer cost?"
I charge 20% of your past-due benefits only if I win your case. There are no upfront fees, no hourly charges, and no hidden costs. If I don't win, you owe me nothing.
"What if the VA denied my claim?"
You have three appeal options: Supplemental Claim (with new and relevant evidence), Higher-Level Review (senior reviewer examines the decision), or Board Appeal (judge reviews your case). I help you choose the best path based on your specific situation.
"Can I appeal if my rating is too low?"
Absolutely. Many veterans receive initial ratings that don't reflect the true severity of their conditions. I help veterans increase ratings from 10% to 100%, including pursuing Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) when appropriate.
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