Catherine Cornell, Attorney
Catherine Cornell
Chicago Veteran Disability Compensation Lawyer
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
https://www.veteranspractice.com/
- Law Office: The Veterans Practice, Ltd.
- Oak Park Law Firms
- Law School: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D 05/2002
- Status: In Good Standing
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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.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Founder and Principal Attorney | The Veterans Practice, Ltd. | Oak Park, IL | 2011 - Present |
Veterans benefits attorney | Rabin & Associates | Des Plaines, IL | 2009 - 2011 |
Attorney | The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metro. Chicago | Chicago, IL | 2002 - 2008 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law | J.D | Law School | 05/2002 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation | 2009 |
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | 2009 |
Illinois | 2002 |
Supreme Court of Illinois | 2002 |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois | 2002 |
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.
Cases
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 “C” 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.
Office Hours
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
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- Illinois Veterans Benefits Attorney For Military Sexual Trauma
- Chicago VA Individual Unemployability Attorney
- Illinois VA Disability Compensation Lawyer
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
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