Gregory M. Rada
I served in the Air Force for six years. Putting Veterans’ Rights First!
I Handle Each Case Personally from Beginning to End
I am a veteran and have been representing my fellow veterans and their family members before the Veterans Administration since 2012. I started After Service LLC so veterans would have access to representation by a fellow veteran.
I exclusively handle VA disability compensation, pension, and survivor benefit appeals at all levels of the VA including at Regional Offices nationwide, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC).
In 2002, I enlisted in the United States Air Force. I served as an instructor loadmaster on the C-17 cargo aircraft, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 2008. I served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, accumulating over 2200 flying hours, including 828 combat flying hours.
I completed my bachelors degree at the University of Phoenix while I was serving in the Air Force. After my Air Force enlistment ended, I went to the University of Connecticut School of Law and obtained my J.D. where I graduated in the top quarter of my class. Although I'm originally from Connecticut, I now live in Colorado with my wife, daughter, and son.
- Military Law
- Veteran's Benefits
- VA Disability Benefits
- PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
- Individual Unemployability (IU)
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Free Consultation
Free initial 30 minute consultation. - Contingent Fees
- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
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- Federal Circuit
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- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
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- English: Spoken, Written
- President
- V2Cyber LLC
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- Owner/Attorney
- After Service LLC
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- Healthcare Attorney
- Reid and Riege, P.C.
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- Summer Associate 2010
- Legal Intern
- United States Attorney's OfficeUnited
- Judicial Intern
- United States District Court
- C-17A Loadmaster
- United States Air ForceUnited
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- University of Connecticut School of Law
- J.D. (2011) | Law
- Honors: Top 25% of Class
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- University of Phoenix
- B.S. (2007) | Information Technology
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- Community College of the Air Force
- A.A.S. (2006) | Aviation Operations
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- 10.0 Superb Rating
- AVVO
- Denver's Top Lawyers
- 5280 Magazine
- 2017-2023
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2019-2022
- Client's Choice Award
- Avvo
- 2019
- Top Contributor Award
- Avvo
- 2015, 2017-2019
- National Organization for Veterans' Advocates
- Member
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- Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans
- Volunteer Attorney
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- Colorado Bar Association
- Member
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- Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
- Volunteer
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- Federal Bar Association
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- Denver Bar Association
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- TDIU Success Rate: Understanding the Two-Step Analysis to Qualify for a TDIU Rating
- Gregory M. Rada, Attorney at Law Blog
- Presumption of Agent Orange Exposure Extended to Blue Water Veterans
- Gregory M. Rada, Attorney at Law Blog
- A Quick Guide to the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)
- Avvo Legal Guide
- A Quick Guide to Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Benefits
- Avvo Legal Guide
- An Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury as it Relates to VA Disability
- Avvo Legal Guide
- Case Management Systems, 5 Cases or 500: Why You Need a Case Management System
- Navigating the VA Claims & Appeals Process, Veterans Resource Center
- Current VA Compensation Issues Affecting Vietnam Veterans, CBA Military & Veterans' Affairs Memorial Day CLE/Reception
- Legal Assistance for Colorado Veterans, Boulder Vet Center Staff Meeting
- Navigating the VA Claims & Appeals Process, Veterans Resource Center
- Admitted Practitioner
- US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Accredited Attorney
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Greg Rada - Nationwide VA Disability Attorney
My story about why I became an attorney that represents my fellow veterans against the VA regarding disability compensation benefits.
After Service Agent Orange
After Service Contingency Fee
After Service Do I need an Attorney
After Service Firm Overview
After Service MST
After Service Process
After Service PTSD
After Service TBI
After Service TDIU
Paul Marcil Testimonial - After Service Advocates - Veterans Disability Law Firm
Listen as my client, Paul Marcil, details his story about a denial from the VA for a disability compensation claim, and how I helped him recover the benefits he earned.
Sylvette Cana Reynolds Testimonial - After Service Advocates
Sylvette Testimonial for 20+ Years of VA Disability Backpay
Listen to one of my favorite clients describe how we were able to obtain her 20+ years of additional backpay from the VA when I discovered an appeal filed in...
- Q. i was in the military and i am having a hard time getting my records and dd214s so i can apply for much needed benefits
- A: You can file your claim with VA and the VA has a duty to assist you in obtaining those records. So my recommendation is to file the claim and let VA worry about getting your service records and DD-214.
- Q. If I developed seizures in the military without any history of seizures. Is it their fault?
- A: It's not necessarily the military's "fault," but regardless, the general rule is that if a medical condition first started during active duty (meaning it wasn't a pre-existing condition), then you can receive disability compensation from the VA when you separate from the military.
So once you get out, make sure you apply for service connection for the seizures and you could receive compensation.
- Q. Is it legal for the VA to keep my entire disability pension check to satisfy a debt they determined I owe. I can't live
- A: You can request to be put on a payment plan by calling VA at 800-827-0648 or by going to this website: https://www.va.gov/manage-va-debt/
