Lake County Veterans Attorney
N. Albert Bacharach, Jr. is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredited attorney with fifty years of experience fighting for veterans, the disabled, and their families. We represent veterans throughout Lake County — including Clermont, Tavares, Leesburg, Eustis, Mount Dora, and Groveland — in VA disability claims and appeals, PACT Act toxic-exposure claims, VA medical malpractice cases, and Social Security disability claims — at every level, from the initial claim through the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Serving Lake County’s Veteran Community
Lake County is home to tens of thousands of veterans. From the retirement communities around Clermont and Leesburg to the county seat in Tavares and the lakeside towns of Eustis and Mount Dora, veterans of every era have settled here — and many share the same experience: service-connected conditions that have worsened with age, exposures that were never rated, or claims the VA denied years ago.
When Lake County veterans are denied the benefits they earned — or receive a rating that is too low — we fight to make the VA get it right.
How We Help Lake County Veterans
- Claims for higher disability ratings
- Claims for earlier effective dates
- Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) motions
- Appeals to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA)
- Appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC)
- Appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- TDIU — Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability
- PTSD and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) claims
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claims
- Agent Orange, burn pit, and PACT Act toxic exposure claims
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses and children
- Social Security Disability (SSDI) and SSI claims
VA Medical Malpractice at Lake County-Area VA Facilities
Lake County veterans receive their VA care at community clinics including the Leesburg and Clermont VA clinics, and at the larger VA medical centers in Orlando and Gainesville. Veterans injured by negligent care at a VA facility deserve accountability, and we pursue it in two ways.
If the veteran was injured within the last 2 years, we will pursue a Federal Tort Claim on behalf of the veteran, seeking a lump-sum recovery from the United States. Lake County cases are litigated in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida — and we practice in all three federal district courts in Florida.
Additionally, no matter when the injury occurred, we will pursue an 1151 claim (pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151) — a VA disability compensation claim for veterans who suffered an additional disability caused by VA medical care. Once the VA acknowledges the injury was caused by medical negligence, it rates the injury as if it were service-connected.
You Don’t Need a Lawyer That’s Right Around the Corner — You Need the Right Lawyer
VA disability claims are federal claims decided on the written record, so your attorney’s location matters far less than your attorney’s experience. Florida veterans’ claims are processed through the St. Petersburg VA Regional Office, and as a VA-accredited attorney Mr. Bacharach is authorized to represent veterans before all 56 VA Regional Offices nationwide, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and the federal appellate courts.
Most matters can be handled entirely by phone, Zoom, text, email, or snail mail; and when a hands on meeting is needed, our Gainesville office is roughly an hour and a half from most of Lake County.
No Fee Unless You Win
Our evaluation of your VA disability claim is free. We work on a contingency basis for VA disability matters — no attorney’s fee unless we win. There is no risk and no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a veterans attorney located in Lake County?
No. VA disability claims are federal claims, and VA-accredited attorneys can represent veterans anywhere in the country. What matters is experience with the VA system and the courts that review it — not a local street address.
My condition has gotten worse since I retired. Can my rating be increased?
Yes. If a service-connected condition has worsened, you can file for an increased rating. A higher rating means higher monthly compensation and may qualify you for additional benefits such as TDIU or Special Monthly Compensation (SMC).
The VA denied my claim years ago. Is it too late?
Not necessarily. You may be able to file a supplemental claim with new evidence, and in some cases a Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) motion can reopen a final decision even decades later — with benefits paid retroactively.
What will a consultation cost me?
Nothing. Our evaluation of your VA disability claim is free, and for VA disability matters there is no attorney’s fee unless you win.
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Office: 4128 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM