What Bergmann & Moore does

Bergmann & Moore, LLC is a Bethesda, Maryland-based plaintiffs' law firm founded in 2004 that specializes in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation appeals for Veterans and their surviving family members. The firm operates exclusively on a contingency-fee basis with no upfront costs to claimants, representing clients before VA Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). Its core practice covers Service Connection, Increased Ratings, Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), CAVC appeals, and Retroactive Benefits, with documented case outcomes including a 17-year TDIU appeal resulting in over $200,000 in retroactive benefits and multiple precedential wins at the CAVC.

The firm is managed by former VA attorneys (notably Glenn Bergmann and Paul Sullivan), which it cites as a primary differentiator alongside exclusive focus on VA disability law. Service delivery is remote-only via phone (877-838-2889) and email, enabling nationwide reach including Puerto Rico and overseas Veterans without geographic infrastructure. Beyond the core VA appeals practice, Bergmann & Moore has added a Mass Torts offering centered on Camp Lejeune Justice Act claims and mesothelioma litigation. Supporting digital assets include the VA Combined Rating Calculator and VA Disability Backpay Estimator, which function as top-of-funnel lead-capture tools, alongside educational blog content and a social media presence across Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

The go-to-market relies on Veteran Service Organization referrals (American Legion, VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America), search engine inbound, and personal referrals, with formal VSO relationships that include educational webinars attended by over 150 American Legion accredited service officers. The firm explicitly does not file initial VA claims and engages clients only after an unfavorable VA decision, funneling them into a no-win-no-fee contingency engagement. No external funding, parent company, or PE/VC ownership is indicated; the firm remains a privately held partnership with 11-50 employees.

Name

Bergmann & Moore

Legal name

Bergmann & Moore, LLC

Website

https://vetlawyers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bergmann & Moore is a Bethesda-based contingency-fee law firm specializing in VA disability appeals for U.S. Veterans and their families, representing clients before VA Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and the CAVC, with a secondary Mass Torts practice covering Camp Lejeune and mesothelioma claims.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterans Disability Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Veterans disability law
• VA disability appeals
• Mass tort litigation
• Veterans benefits representation
• VA claims appeals

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee - VA Disability Appeals: The firm operates on a contingency fee basis where there are no upfront costs for clients. Bergmann & Moore is only compensated if they win the client's claim. This aligns their interests with their Veterans clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bergmann & Moore is a nationwide law firm that represents U.S. Veterans and their families in appealing unfavorable Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits decisions, handling cases involving service connection, increased ratings, TDIU, Special Monthly Compensation, DIC, and CAVC appeals. The firm also litigates mass tort claims, including Camp Lejeune Justice Act and mesothelioma cases. Services are delivered remotely via phone and email on a contingency-fee basis, with no upfront costs and free consultations after a VA decision is issued.

Product overview

Bergmann & Moore is a national VA disability law firm founded in 2004, offering legal representation services for Veterans and their families. The core offering consists of Veterans Disability Law (appeals for service connection, ratings, TDIU, CAVC appeals, retroactive benefits, SMC) and Mass Torts (Camp Lejeune litigation, mesothelioma claims). The firm provides two supplementary online calculator tools—the VA Combined Rating Calculator and VA Disability Backpay Estimator—that help Veterans estimate their potential benefits. The firm does not file initial claims but offers free consultations after VA decisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterans Disability Law Legal representation for Veterans appealing VA disability benefits decisions, including service connection, increased ratings, Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), CAVC appeals, retroactive benefits, and Special Monthly Compensation claims. Delivered remotely via phone and email on a contingency-fee basis with free consultations.
• Mass Torts Legal representation for mass tort litigation including Camp Lejeune Justice Act claims and mesothelioma cases, pursuing justice for individuals harmed by common sources such as environmental hazards or harmful products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won case resulting in over $200,000 in retroactive benefits after 17-year appeal at Board of Veterans' Appeals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• American LegioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe American Legion is a major referral source for Bergmann & Moore. The contact form includes American Legion Magazine and American Legion Service Officer as referral options. Over 150 American Legion accredited service officers attended educational webinars where B&M attorneys spoke.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVFW Service Officers serve as a referral source for Veterans seeking legal representation. The contact form includes VFW Service Officer as a referral option.
• Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVVA Service Officers refer Veterans to Bergmann & Moore for legal representation. The contact form includes VVA Service Officer as a referral option.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Major Veterans Service Organization providing free claims assistance; competes indirectly with B&M by helping Veterans secure benefits at no cost, while also being a potential referral source.
• National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP): Established nonprofit Veterans legal services organization with CAVC appellate practice; competes for the same pool of Veterans seeking appellate representation, though as a non-profit model.

Direct peers

• Tuley Law Firm: Niche VA disability appeals firm serving Veterans nationwide, with similar contingency-fee structure and remote delivery model.
• Veterans Law Group: Veteran-owned law firm practicing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and BVA, with closely overlapping service offerings and customer segment.
• Berry Law (Veterans Appeals): Veterans-focused law firm handling VA disability appeals nationwide with an established Veteran-attorney team and contingency pricing.
• Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law: National VA disability law firm running TV/SEO-driven lead generation for VA appeals, very similar business model, and target customer (Veterans with denied claims).
• Hill & Ponton: Direct competitor specializing exclusively in VA disability claims and appeals nationwide, with a similar contingency-fee model and VSO referral partnerships.
• Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK): VA disability law firm representing Veterans before the VA, BVA, and CAVC — directly comparable scope of practice, including CAVC appellate representation.

Emerging players

• Simmons Hanly Conroy: National mass tort firm actively litigating Camp Lejeune and mesothelioma cases — directly comparable to B&M's mass tort practice lines, with much larger scale.
• TorHoerman Law: Mass tort firm with active Camp Lejeune Justice Act practice; comparable to B&M's Camp Lejeune offering as a competing claimant-side firm in the same wave.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3MOH_91AJ-R-HIZa1ictEQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/VetLawyers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bergmann-and-moore-llc/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/bergmannandmoore

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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