Veterans’ Compensation

Helping Veterans Get the Disability Benefits They Deserve

The law firm of Purrazzella & Purrazzella is a dedicated advocate for disabled veterans and their right to adequate disability benefits, in addition to military benefits and pension, from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

A claim for veterans' compensation is similar to a Social Security Disability claim, in that both must meet the definition of "disabled" and require strong proof. A veterans' comp claim, however, gives the claimant the added burden of proving that the injury or illness is related to military service.

Serving Veterans Who Have Served Our Country

Purrazzella & Purrazzella works with veterans from WWII, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and other conflicts who suffer from service-related illnesses and conditions, such as:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Other psychological disorders
• Closed head injuries
• Brain damage
• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Diabetes

Attorney Joseph Purrazzella helps build a strong case and prove causation by working with medical experts and specialists, who can provide evidence and a professional medical opinion that an injury or illness is connected to military service. For example, development of diabetes in later life has been linked to use of Agent Orange in Vietnam.

Changes in the Law - Your Advocate Even for Approved Claims

Due to changes in federal law, a disabled veteran can now hire a lawyer much earlier in the claims process, which can help increase a vet's chances of being successful. Attorney Joseph Purrazzella's 30 years of experience in handling thousands of Social Security Disability claims translates into knowing how to file a strong initial claim, appeal a denied claim, and increase the rating and award of an approved claim for disability benefits.

Even if your claim was approved, you may still have reason to need an attorney. In many cases, a veterans' compensation claim was accepted, but the disability benefits are not sufficient. We have been successful in improving and increasing awards through careful reviews that show that the veteran should receive more compensation. If your veterans' disability benefits are not sufficient, Purrazzella & Purrazzella can help you get the full compensation to which you are entitled.

Experienced and Dedicated Attorney for Veterans

Mr. Purrazzella is a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates, and he represents veterans during the initial claims process, after a denial, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. He works with disabled veterans who are also receiving Social Security disability, military benefits and pension, and other support.

Our firm accepts all veterans' compensation cases on a contingency basis, which means that you pay a legal fee only if Mr. Purrazzella successfully collects disability benefits for you.

To put an experienced lawyer on your side, contact Purrazzella & Purrazzella to arrange a consultation. We are located on the corner of Hooper and Franklin Avenues in Toms River, New Jersey.

The lawyers at Purrazzella & Purrazzella in Toms River, New Jersey, serve clients in Ocean County and Monmouth County, including Brick, Berkeley, Bayville, Jackson, Lakewood, Manasquan, Point Pleasant, Brielle, Forked River, Asbury Park, Lacey, Manahawkin, Howell, Barnegat, and Manchester.