Kristina L. Derro

Kristina L. Derro concentrates her practice primarily on veterans' disability matters before the VA and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Kristina utilizes her Master’s degree in social work, Bachelor’s in psychology, and previous history of working with individuals suffering from mental health disorders by handling mental health disability claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Kristina's litigation experience allows her to pursue cases involving federal tort claims against the VA. Prior to joining the law firm, she worked as a social worker with economically disadvantaged populations suffering from mental health disorders. She is a 2006 graduate of Wayne State University Law School and has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Michigan.

Kristina takes great pride in her impact on our clients' lives with her work at Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC.

TESTIMONIALS

I wanted to write to you & your staff to thank all of you for your support & assistance. Not having had much experience in dealings with attorneys I wasn’t sure what to expect. However I want to say that without your help, I’m sure I would have been even more frustrated with the Veterans Administration and their red tape and their “I don’t care attitude.” I know I made the correct choice when I contacted you.

Andrew M

I’m a disabled Veteran, served from ‘02 to ‘07 and without Legal Help for Veterans, I’d still be fighting with the VA today. They worked so hard for the benefits I have now and I’m not sure what I would’ve done without them. I highly, highly recommend Legal Help for Veterans for any assistance fellow Veterans may need now or in the future. I especially want to thank Katie Martin, she is phenomenal and so knowledgeable about the process. I had many long phone calls and emails with her and not once did I end those conversations with any doubt that I had the best person and best team of people on my side. Six stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Christian H

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Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC has a national practice representing veterans from across the country. We have helped veterans collect over $10,000,000 in future and retroactive benefits.