Also called: VA accredited attorney, Veterans law attorney
Lawyer who helps veterans appeal denied disability, pension, and discharge-upgrade cases.
Veterans attorneys gather medical evidence, write legal briefs, and argue cases before the Board of Veterans' Appeals and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Some work at nonprofits; others run private practices paid from back benefits won. Many are veterans themselves.
BLS lawyers, May 2024; nonprofit veterans attorneys earn toward the lower end.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 7 years after high school. Bachelor's, law degree, bar license, and VA accreditation.
Ways in: Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, History, Pre-Law.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS projects ~5% growth for lawyers.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI sorts records and drafts appeals briefs, cutting junior hours; advocacy and strategy stay human.
Classes: English composition, Government / Civics, Speech and Debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1011.
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