About
Mission
Veterans Advising Veterans, LLC is a veteran disability law firm that specializes in helping veterans and their spouses obtain financial assistance through VA disability compensation. We are proud that the members of our firm have served in the military and bring with them a unique understanding of the veterans’ benefits process that many of our competitors do not have. Having first-hand knowledge handling veteran’s benefits claims, we understand that obtaining benefits is a complicated process that often involves multiple appeals.
Our firm handles many types of claims for veteran’s benefits, including disability benefits, survivor benefits, and compensation and pension claims. Stop fighting the VA on your own, let our team help you navigate this complex process for the benefits you deserve. If you are a veteran or spouse of a veteran and you need assistance with disability benefits or death benefits, we may be able to help. We offer our services to you at no out of pocket expense. You only pay us if we win your case. To find out if we can help you receive the benefits you deserve just fill out our free no obligation contact form and we will be in touch. We are committed to helping heroes who have served our country.
Chanel R. Davenport
Founder/Attorney
Chanel is a United States Air Force veteran, and a current military spouse. She was an enlisted aviator operating as a C-17A Airdrop Instructor Loadmaster, where she completed multiple deployments, and over 40 airdrop resupplies to troops in combat. Post service, Chanel spent almost 6 years working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, in both the regular claims and the appeals section, where she rated veteran disability cases. Seeing how complex and challenging the process can be motivated her to go to law school to be able to assist and impact fellow veterans’ lives. She is an active member in multiple veteran organizations and is passionate about advocating for veterans of all walks of life. Chanel is an Accredited Attorney with the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs and is an admitted attorney to practice before the Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims.
Jeremy Thompson
Attorney
Jeremy is a United States Army veteran. He was an enlisted Human Intelligence Collector, serving as a Mobile Interrogation Team Sergeant and a HUMINT Collection Team Leader on subsequent deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon leaving the Army, Jeremy continued working for the Army by developing and conducting intelligence training for soldiers preparing to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan. His passion for supporting servicemembers and fellow veterans led him to the University of Arizona, where he served as the Student Director of the Veterans’ Education and Transition Services office as he attended college. He then had the pleasure of serving as the Military and Veterans Services Representative for two U.S. Senators for Arizona. With a desire to continue to be of service, he attended law school, participating in the Veterans' Advocacy Law Clinic by defending veterans accused of misdemeanor crimes in a veterans court and by drafting court filings with the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Jeremy is a barred attorney in Arizona and New Mexico, an Accredited Attorney with the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs and an admitted attorney to practice before the Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims.
Justin E. Davenport
Business Manager
Biography Coming Soon.
Rhoda Lelevier
Sr. Paralegal
Rhoda has over 25 years of experience in the legal field and brings extensive knowledge and expertise to her role, supporting and advocating for veteran benefits. Her passion and dedication to assisting veterans stems from her personal connection to the military. As a daughter, spouse, sister and mother of veterans, she has a deep understanding for the challenges faced by those who have served in the armed forces.
Taylor Beck
Legal Intake Specialist
Biography Coming Soon.
Melissa Walker
Legal Receptionist
Melissa is deeply connected to the military community as the spouse of a retired Navy Chief and the daughter of a retired Navy Senior Chief. Her professional experience includes working as a government contractor on a Navy installation in Hawaii, further strengthening her lifelong ties to the armed forces. Melissa's respect and admiration for service members, both past and present, runs deep. She understands the unique challenges faced by those who serve and has always been a steadfast supporter. As our Legal Receptionist, Melissa channels her dedication into assisting veterans and their families, continuing her mission to honor and support those who have served our country.