He Knows How the VA Appeals System Works — Because He’s Been Inside It
Most veterans never make it to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. The process is dense, the deadlines are unforgiving, and the rules changed dramatically when the Appeals Modernization Act rewrote the entire system. Dave Hollands has built his career understanding exactly how that system works — and how to make it work for you.
Understanding Your Journey
A denial from the VA isn’t the end of the road. For most veterans, it’s actually the beginning of the real fight. Dave came up through the ranks of veteran advocacy as a Veterans Service Officer — the first line of defense for veterans filing initial claims — before earning his federal accreditation as a VA Accredited Claims Agent. He’s seen how claims are built from the ground up, which means he understands exactly where they fall apart and why.
That experience shapes everything he does at Tucker Disability Law.
How I Help You Win
Dave’s focus is on veterans who have already been denied — or who received a rating that doesn’t reflect the full reality of their service-connected conditions. His work centers on the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) and the complexities introduced by the Appeals Modernization Act, which fundamentally changed how veterans appeal their claims and what evidence the VA is required to consider.
What sets him apart is his ability to take dense, technical medical records and service documentation and translate them into arguments that VA adjudicators and BVA judges actually act on. He knows what the decision-makers are looking for — and how to give it to them.
His work includes:
- VA disability appeals at all stages, including BVA
- Appeals Modernization Act strategy — choosing the right lane for your appeal
- Increased rating claims for veterans currently rated too low
- Medical evidence development and service-nexus argumentation
- Denied claims re-evaluation and case rebuilding
Making Real Change Happen
Before joining Tucker, Dave spent years in the field as a Veterans Service Officer — working directly with veterans who had been denied or were navigating the system for the first time. That frontline experience gave him a ground-level understanding of how claims succeed and fail that most advocates never develop.
His transition to VA Accredited Claims Agent represents the next level of that commitment: the federal credential that authorizes him to practice before the VA and fight for veterans at the highest levels of the appeals process.
My Commitment to You
When you work with Dave, you get:
- A federally accredited advocate who understands the full arc of the appeals process
- Specialized knowledge of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and AMA strategy
- The ability to build a case from your medical records and service history — not just file paperwork
- Clear communication at every stage — no bureaucratic confusion
- Someone who came up fighting for veterans and hasn’t stopped
Take Your Next Step
If your claim was denied or your rating doesn’t reflect your sacrifice, Dave is ready to review your case. Call us at (866) 698-8406 or schedule your free case evaluation — and let’s talk about what your appeal needs to win.
Experience That Matters to Your Case
- VA Accredited Claims Agent — Tucker Disability Law (St. Petersburg, FL)
- Veterans Service Officer — prior to joining Tucker
- Specialization: Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) appeals
- Specialization: Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) strategy
- Focus: Denied claims, increased rating appeals, medical evidence development