Catherine Cornell | Attorney

Catherine Cornell

Catherine Cornell

Other, Military & Veterans Appeals, Veterans' Affairs, Social Security, VA Disability Compensation, Individual Unemployability, Appeals of VA Ratings, Vietnam Veterans, Agent Orange Exposure, Women Veterans, Military Sexual Trauma, Sleep Apnea Benefits, Physical Disability Benefits, Hearing Loss / Tinnitus Benefits, Mental Health / PTSD / Depression Benefits, Survivor Benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation

Chicago Veteran Disability Compensation Lawyer

Language(s): English

Main Office

1101 Lake St., Suite 405A
Oak Park, IL 60301

Office Hours

Monday - Friday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Other Locations

From our office in Chicago, The Veterans Practice, Ltd. assists with VA benefits throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and across the country.

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About Catherine

Catherine Cornell is the principal founder of The Veterans Practice, Ltd., Chicagoland's first law firm dedicated exclusively to helping veterans with compensation appeals and pension claims. Catherine has handled cases at the VA regional office level, the Board of Veterans Appeals, and the Court of Appeals of Veterans Claims. Catherine's father served in the U.S. Air Force - she has always been passionate about helping veterans overcome the injustices many of them face after their discharge from service.

To schedule a free consultation with a Chicago VA Disability attorney, visit our website or call 708-668-6996.

Call 708-668-6996 to schedule a free consultation.

Experience

Founder and Principal Attorney

The Veterans Practice, Ltd.

2011 - Present

Oak Park, IL

Veterans benefits attorney

Rabin & Associates

2009 - 2011

Des Plaines, IL

Attorney

The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metro. Chicago

2002 - 2008

Chicago, IL

Admission

Verified Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation

2009

Verified United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

2009

Verified Illinois

2002

Verified Supreme Court of Illinois

2002

Verified United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

2002

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Sustaining Member, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates
  • Board Member, Veterans Legal Aid Society
Honors / Awards
  • 2Civility Lawyer Spotlight: Catherine Cornell, The Veterans Practice, Ltd.

Notable Work

Publications

VA Disability Benefits for Vietnam Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange and Other Herbicides, Illinois Lawyer Now, March 3, .

2021



When the Veteran Passes Away, Which Family Members can get Benefits? Illinois Lawyer Now, September 29, .

2020


VA Benefits for Family Members, Illinois Lawyer Now, September 24, .

2020


VA Unemployability: What is it and how can a Veteran get it? Illinois Lawyer Now, September 20, .

2019


New but Improved? An Overview of the new VA Appeals System for Disability Compensation Claims, Illinois Lawyer Now, March 24, .

2019


Tips for Veterans to Remember When Applying for VA Disability Compensation Benefits, AVVO, December 12, .

2019


Attention Veterans: Are you Having Trouble Getting Your VA Disability Benefits? Illinois Legal Aid Online, January 7, .

2019


The ā€œCā€ File – an Invaluable Tool, Illinois Lawyer Now, July 6, .

2018


Military Sexual Trauma & VA Compensation Benefits, Illinois Lawyer Now, April 19, .

2018


How to Handle a VA C&P Examination, Illinois Lawyer Now, March 22, .

2018


Secondary Service Connection: When a Service-Connected Disability Caused a Second Disability, Illinois Lawyer Now, March 14, .

2018


Tips on How to Obtain VA Benefits, U.S. Veterans Magazine, Spring .

2017

Founded 2011

The Veterans Practice, Ltd. Highlights

Military & Veterans Appeals, Veterans' Affairs, Social Security, , VA Disability Compensation, Individual Unemployability, Appeals of VA Ratings, Vietnam Veterans, Agent Orange Exposure, Women Veterans, Military Sexual Trauma, Sleep Apnea Benefits, Physical Disability Benefits, Hearing Loss / Tinnitus Benefits, Mental Health / PTSD / Depression Benefits, Survivor Benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation

Firm Size: 1 - 5 Attorneys
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English