Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County — including Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, Kendall, Homestead, and Coral Gables — 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 Miami-Dade County’s Veteran Community
Miami-Dade County is home to one of the largest veteran populations in Florida. U.S. Southern Command is headquartered in Doral, Homestead Air Reserve Base anchors the county’s south end, and veterans of every era — from Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan — live throughout the county, many receiving their care through the Miami VA Healthcare System.
When Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Area VA Facilities
Most Miami-Dade County veterans receive their VA care through the Miami VA Healthcare System, including the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami and its satellite clinics. 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. Miami-Dade County cases are litigated in the U.S. District Court for the Southern 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 — your claim is decided on the written record, so the distance between our Gainesville office and Miami almost never matters. When a hands on meeting is needed, we will make the arrangements that work for you.
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 Miami?
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.
I served at Homestead or with SOUTHCOM. Does that affect my claim?
Your claim is governed by the same federal law wherever you served. What matters is proving service connection — and for Guard and Reserve members, claims arising from training duty can be more complicated than regular claims, making experienced representation important.
My VA claim was denied. What are my options?
You may seek higher-level review, file a supplemental claim with new evidence, or appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals — and from there to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the Federal Circuit. Deadlines apply, so don’t wait to get advice.
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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Email: Prospects@nabjr.com
Office: 4128 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM