VA makes errors at every step. I’ve seen them all. I know exactly how VA's denials hit veterans: months of delay, frustration, and a system that’s impossible to navigate. How do I know this? Because my job was to advise judges and fix VA’s errors. I was the lawyer the government relied on to get cases back on track.
Wolinsky Appeals exists to simplify the process, remove frustration, and help veterans obtain the benefits they’re owed. My strength is simple: I translate your experiences, injuries, and symptoms into the legal language VA needs to hear to grant benefits. So if you’re looking for focused advocacy from an expert who brings creativity, courage, and a relentlessness to make VA follow the law, you’ll enjoy working with Wolinsky Appeals.
I’ve spent my entire career inside the veterans benefits system, and I built Wolinsky Appeals to deliver one thing: smarter, stronger appeals that get results. I’ve seen every corner of this process — the good, the bad, and the bureaucratic. That perspective lets me spot what others miss and reshape a stalled claim into a winning one.
My approach is simple: identify the issues that matter, elevate the evidence that counts, and present your case the way decision-makers actually read it. It’s advocacy built on judgment, clarity, and a deep understanding of what leads to a grant.
Judges trusted me with their hardest cases. From years shaping decisions inside the system, I know exactly how judges think through a record, how VA builds its defenses, and where appeals most often hit trouble. That insider perspective means I identify problems sooner, craft stronger arguments, and deliver sharp, efficient advocacy to get results faster.
I’m regularly invited to share insights at appellate seminars, judicial conferences, and law-school programs. SCOTUSblog included me in its first-ever thought conference, and I frequently mentor students and moderate discussions with future advocates. These roles reflect a simple truth: the field looks to my experience to help shape best practices.
If your service left you with injuries, symptoms, or lasting challenges, you shouldn’t have to guess what VA owes you. I help veterans sort through those questions and move through each step of the claims and appeals process. It doesn’t matter when or where you served—if you’re still dealing with the fallout, VA should be paying attention. And whether the issue feels big or small, now is the time to take care of it. Addressing a condition early protects your future, strengthens your benefits, and—most importantly—helps you feel better today.
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If you’re entering the VA system for the first time or you’ve been denied—whether recently or decades ago—getting oriented is the best first step.
I help you understand where your claim sits in the VA maze, what VA actually decided, and advise on your next best step. I'll also review for VA's past mistakes and offer an expert look for any motions based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE).
When your case reaches the Board, the record and the issues are everything. I review the entire file with an appellate lens and help you shape the strongest, cleanest, and most strategic presentation of your case.
We’ll talk Board dockets, what evidence actually moves the needle, and how to set your case up for success—at the Board and, if needed, at the Court.
If the Board denies your case, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is where you finally get an independent review someone outside of VA. The Court's review can reshape the entire course of your claim.
I handle the full life-cycle of CAVC appeals spotting legal errors that are difference makers—errors that lead to remands, reversals, and a clearer path to a grant back at the Board. The goal is simple: make your case stronger and focus the Board on what's necessary to grant your claim.
And if the issue is a broader legal question affecting many veterans, we can talk about escalating to the Federal Circuit to challenge the law itself.
I partner with firms, solo practitioners, accredited agents, and representatives who want appellate support, subject-matter expertise, or a clean second set of eyes on complex cases.
I respect professional commitments, referral relationships, and industry norms—my work integrates smoothly with your practice, your client expectations, and your existing workflows. I welcome tough legal questions, interesting cases, and complex appeals. Reach out or schedule a consult.
I’m committed to strengthening the appellate and veterans-law communities. I work with law-school clinics, national moot-court programs, CLEs, and mentorship initiatives to help new advocates.
I’ve spoken at major conferences (AJEI, the CAVC Judicial Conference), taught programs for the Court, VA’s Office of General Counsel, and the Board, and I stay active in the ABA and The Appellate Project to support future advocates.
You don’t pay anything upfront to get started. Plus, no hourly rates. Only pay when we get you additional benefits.
Here’s how fees work:
We’ll go over everything in plain language so you know exactly how fees apply in your situation before you make any decisions.
To get started, book a consult or fill out the short intake form. I’ll follow up with next steps and options for a consult.
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Phone: 410 881 7335
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Note: This page is for general information only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
The form asks for basic information about your VA decision, issues on appeal, and what you’re hoping to achieve. I’ll review it personally and get back to you.