Biography

Michael enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1999 and served as a 38A, Civil Affairs Specialist, until 2008 when he was commissioned into the Adjutant General branch. After four years as a Personnel Officer, Michael was re-branched into the Army Military Intelligence Corps. He served as an Open Source Intelligence Analyst from 2012 through his retirement in 2020, serving Soldiers and Commanders from the Company to Brigade levels.

Michael leads our VA Appeals Section. Michael joined NWVL to fight for Veterans battling the VA for recognition of their service-connected injuries.

Michael focuses his practice on VA disability denials, representing Veterans from the local Regional Office level to the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C. He is dedicated to working with local and national organizations to stay on top of the ever-changing VA rules and regulations. Michael’s VA focus and participation in national trainings has helped him to develop the arguments, understandings and expertise necessary to overcome the VA bureaucracy and turn a denial into an award of benefits.