OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE EVERY VETERAN OBTAINS AND MAINTAINS THE VA BENEFITS THEY HAVE EARNED AND DESERVE.
WE STAND BESIDE VETERANS TO ENSURE EVERY CLAIM IS RATED FAIRLY
A veteran’s claim denied, delayed, or underrated is a mission left unfinished. Our Veterans Appeals Division seeks to examine the record, find where the deficiency in an initial claim exists, or perhaps was not reviewed with proper scrutiny, and drive the process until the result matches the truth of the evidence. Our team is grounded in the belief that every veteran has earned our highest and best effort, and we stay engaged until the record and the outcome finally speak the same truth.
YOU HAVE CARRIED THE WEIGHT LONG ENOUGH. LET OUR TEAM TAKE THE BURDEN AND ASSIST YOU IN OBTAINING THE BENEFITS YOU DESERVE
By the time a veteran reaches this stage, the process has already taken its toll – multiple forms, examinations, waiting, and ultimately decisions that seem to leave out the person behind the file. Many arrive here after a denial or a rating that simply does not reflect the reality of the circumstances. This is precisely when the real journey begins. Our team steps in to shoulder the load for the next phase. We seek to clarify what has been missed, to press for what is fair, and to move your matter forward with precision and respect. The review and appeals process can be long, this is why we guide each client through every step with discipline, efficiency, and compassion, always focused on achieving the best possible outcome for the service rendered.
Why Veterans Choose Us
At Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, our Texas-licensed VA-accredited attorney brings national-level resources combined with deep Texas veteran experience.
What we bring to every case
- Licensed in Texas and recognized by the VA to represent veterans in all phases of benefit claims.
- National support team (including California-licensed VA-accredited attorney) enhances your claim with federal-level expertise.
- We serve all Texas veterans — from Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, El Paso, Corpus Christi — and are familiar with the VA regional office processes in Texas.
- No upfront cost unless you win; full transparency; veteran-first focus.
What We Handle
- Filing service-connected disability claims for Texas veterans in the VA system
- Helping increase your rating for existing service-connected conditions including secondary disabilities
- Handling denied claims, appeals before the BVA, and representation during hearings
- Assisting with disabilities common in veterans: PTSD, TBI, hearing/vision loss, spinal injuries, MST
- Guiding surviving spouses and dependents of Texas veterans on benefits and pensions
Your Texas Veteran’s Journey
- Free consultation – We review service records, medical history, VA decisions, and map your path forward
- Claim preparation – We collect Texas-specific evidence: regional service bases (e.g., Fort Hood, Lackland, NAS Corpus Christi), Texas VA Regional Offices, and local medical providers
- Submission & tracking – We file the claim/appeal and engage with the VA on your behalf; you receive updates every step of the way
- Decision & follow-up – If approved, we keep your case under review for future increases. If denied, we escalate to appeal, hearing, or BVA review with full Texas-veteran strategy.
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