Air Force veteran · VA-accredited agent #51337

I won my own 100% claim.
Now I fight yours.

If the VA denied you, low-rated you, or you've never filed — you don't face them alone. You work with me directly, and I'm paid only from your back-pay if we win.

★★★★★ 5.0
A perfect 5.0 rating on Google — from veterans who worked with me directly, not a call center.
VA-accredited & verifiable
Contingency fee — paid only on back-pay you win
One agent, your case start to finish
1,590
VA claims & appeals completed
265
veterans personally represented
5.0
across 38 Google reviews
Figures to date. Every veteran worked with Robert directly.
Where you are right now

The fights I take on — and what each one means for you

Every veteran lands here from a different place. Find your path below.

Path 4 — Never filed before?

Start with me — and stay with me.

If you've never filed a VA claim, I'll represent you from the very first step. There's no charge to file an initial claim — and if the VA gets it wrong and we have to appeal, I'm already your agent, and my fee is 20% of the back-pay we win, nothing if we don't. One agent, your whole journey.

Start your first claim →
Path 5 — Still on active duty?

File before you take the uniform off.

If you're 180 to 90 days from your separation date, you can file your VA claim now — while you're still in — through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program. Your exams happen before you're out, and a decision can arrive within weeks of separation instead of months into civilian life. There's no charge to file, and I'm your agent of record from day one. That window is real — don't let it close.

Start your BDD claim →

I got accredited because I watched my own father fight the VA for benefits he'd earned — and hit roadblock after roadblock. I didn't want to just tell veterans what to do and hope they got it right. I wanted to stand in the fight with them.

— Robert E. Nichols Jr., Air Force veteran & VA-accredited agent
How it works

A clear path, and a fee that only kicks in if you win

You got a decision

A denial or a rating that's too low. Just tell me about it — once you're my client, I can pull your records directly.

Free consult with Robert

We talk through your case directly. No paperwork or SSN up front — just a conversation.

I build & file the fight

I prepare the evidence and file the right appeal in the right lane, and represent you through it.

You pay only if you win

My fee is a share of the back-pay we recover — nothing if we don't win it.

20%
My fee is 20% of the past-due benefits we win for you — and only that.
Charged on past-due (retroactive) benefits awarded after a decision on your appeal. If we don't recover back-pay, there's no fee for that work.
Free tools

Run your own numbers before you ever call

No email required to start. See where you stand, then decide if it's worth a conversation.

Combined Rating Calculator

The VA doesn't add your ratings the way you'd expect. See what your conditions actually combine to — and whether you're being shorted.

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Back-Pay Estimator

If your rating goes up and your effective date holds, what's the retro worth? Estimate the back-pay your appeal could recover.

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Appeal Deadline Tracker

Enter your decision date and see exactly how long you have to appeal — before the clock runs out on your options.

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What veterans say

Rated 5.0 by the veterans he's fought for

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5.0 · 38 Google reviews
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"I've been out the Navy 29 years and never did anything with the VA because of all the horror stories. A friend referred me to Robert and he made everything so simple. Thank you for everything."
— Verified Google review
★★★★★
"Robert thoroughly went over everything in my medical records, and because of his diligence and passion to help other vets, I was able to get the rating I needed to carry on with my life."
— Verified Google review
★★★★★
"He was honest about what to expect and didn't promise anything unrealistic. After bad experiences with other representatives, I'll say he is worth every bit of time. His actions earned my trust."
— Verified Google review
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About Robert

I won my own 100% claim. Then I got accredited to win yours.

I'm an Air Force veteran — I served from 2001 to 2005, including a tour in Iraq, before a medical discharge. I went through the VA disability process myself, so I know firsthand how confusing and discouraging it can be.

What pushed me to become an accredited agent was watching my late father fight his own VA claim — roadblock after roadblock, a veteran who'd earned his benefits getting nowhere. I didn't want to just talk to veterans about the process and hope they got it right. I wanted to stand in the fight with them. So I got accredited, and now I represent veterans directly — so you're not navigating this alone.

VA-AccreditedAuthorized by the VA · #51337
U.S. Air Force2001–2005 · Iraq
100% Disabled VeteranI've been where you are
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Already decided?

Skip the wait. Retain me online in minutes.

If you already know you want me in your corner, there's no need to wait for a call. Enter your information once, review your appointment and fee agreement, and sign electronically — and I'm officially your agent.

  • Complete VA Form 21-22a & fee agreement on-site
  • Sign securely and electronically — no printing, no mailing
  • Your information is encrypted and protected
Start my sign-up

Tell me what happened. I'll tell you if I can help.

A first conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. If there's a fight worth taking, I'll say so. If there isn't, I'll tell you that too.

  • You work directly with me — not an intake call center.
  • No Social Security number to get started — that comes later, securely.
  • No fee unless we win — then it's 20% of your back-pay.

Request a free consult

A few quick questions so I can point you the right way.
Contact & resources

Have a general question? Start here.

I keep my consult calendar for veterans ready to file or appeal a claim. For general VA questions, these official lines will get you the fastest answer — or email me and I'll reply when I can.

Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7, confidential

If you're in crisis or worried about a veteran, reach a responder anytime.

Dial 988, then Press 1
or text 838255

Official VA phone numbers

The right line for the most common needs.

  • MyVA411 — main lineOne number for everything; routes anywhere1-800-698-2411
  • VA Benefits HotlineClaims, appeals, pension, PACT Act status1-800-827-1000
  • VA HealthcareEnrolling in and managing health benefits1-877-222-8387
  • GI Bill / EducationEducation and training benefits1-888-442-4551
  • MyHealtheVet Help DeskHealth portal tech support1-877-327-0022
  • VA.gov Tech SupportLogin and website help1-866-279-3677
  • TTY (hearing loss)Relay service for any VA line711

Email Robert a question

Not ready to file, but have a question I can help with? Send it here and I'll get back to you. For claim or appeal help, please use the consult request above so I can give your case the time it needs.