Lawyer Michael R. Viterna, graduated from Central Michigan University, Class of 1990, M.S.A., , Eastern Michigan University, Class of 1976, B.S. Michigan State University College of Law, Class of 1995, J.D., is now employed by Viterna Law at 175 2nd Street Belleville, MI 48111.

While being a member of American Bar Association (serving as current chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee of the Section of Administrative law & Regulatory Practice) State Bar of Michigan (serving as current Treasurer for Military & Veterans Law Section) National Organization of Veterans Advocates (sustaining… Read more American Bar Association (serving as current chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee of the Section of Administrative law & Regulatory Practice) State Bar of Michigan (serving as current Treasurer for Military & Veterans Law Section) National Organization of Veterans Advocates (sustaining member, serving as immediate past President) Member Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association Contributor to Institute of Continuing Legal Education ( Advising the Older Client or Client with a Disability , Veterans Benefits chapter, and w, Michael R. Viterna is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael R. Viterna as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael R. Viterna offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael R. Viterna has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael R. Viterna's office is located at Belleville, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Michael R. Viterna has been admitted in 1995, U. S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan; U.S. Federal Court of Claims; 1995, Michigan; U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit;. His or her practice areas include Veteran Disability Compensation Appeals, Service Connection or Increased Ratings, Total Disability Due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU), PTSD and Acquired Psychiatric Disorders, Insanity Exceptions, Cause of Death Determinations Dependents Indemnity Compensation (DIC).

Michael R. Viterna's college and law school education includes Central Michigan University, Class of 1990, M.S.A., , Eastern Michigan University, Class of 1976, B.S., Michigan State University College of Law, Class of 1995, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Michael R. Viterna is founder and owner of Viterna Law, a team of trained professionals committed to aggressive and effective representation of today's veterans. Michael's experience in military and medical matters is extensive, having retired from the U.S. Air Force after nearly 33 years as a medic with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant (E9). While on active duty he routinely dealt with Medical Evaluation Board and fitness for duty matters. Just prior to his retirement he entered law school and was admitted into practice in 1995. His military and medical experience uniquely prepared him to practice in this area of law. Awards: Ken Carpenter Achievement Award for Excellence, 2016 National Organization of Veterans Advocates Hall of Honor, 2016 Professional Activities: Since 1998, have represented military veterans and their families in appealing compensation benefits denials by VA. Practice before the VA in all states, before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and at the U. S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Active in Veterans matters. Testified at hearing before U.S. House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs in 2012, served on Subcommittee’s Veterans Appeals Roundtable in 2013. Employment: Owner, Viterna Law, 2010 to present. Retired in 2001 from the U. S. Air Force with nearly 33 years of combined service, including over 20 years of active military, in the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard (Active/Guard Reserve), havin. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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