The Veterans Lawyer is a specialized law firm dedicated exclusively to representing veterans and their families in obtaining the disability and benefits they deserve from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Led by accredited attorney Mary S. Woodruff, Esquire, the firm stands out for its nationwide and worldwide representation, deep personal commitment to the veteran community, and accreditation to prepare, present, and prosecute claims before the VA and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Mary Woodruff brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her practice, as the wife of a veteran and with multiple family members in military service. Her approach combines legal advocacy with compassion, focusing on reducing the burden of the appeals process for clients who have been denied benefits. The firm is committed to providing personalized attention and is a member of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates, ensuring clients receive knowledgeable and dedicated representation.
Services Offered
- Service connection of disabilities
- Increased disability compensation claims
- Unemployability benefits
- PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) claims
- Agent Orange exposure claims
- Expedited process assistance for homeless veterans
- Aid and attendance benefits
- Special monthly compensation for a disabled spouse
- Special adapted housing or home adaptation claims
- Compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for disabilities caused or aggravated by VA treatment
- FTCA medical malpractice claims for injuries caused by the VA Healthcare system
- Veterans health care eligibility guidance
- Special monthly compensation for loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities
- Disability compensation claims
- Employment and training program assistance
- Veterans life insurance guidance (Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance)
- VA loan assistance for home buying and refinancing
- Survivor benefits claims
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
- Parents’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
- Burial and memorial benefits assistance
- Death Pension benefits for eligible dependents of deceased wartime veterans
The firm serves veterans and their families across the United States and worldwide, with physical offices in Washington, DC and National Harbor, MD. Mary Woodruff is licensed in Maryland and accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, bringing both legal credentials and a heartfelt dedication to supporting those who have served.
