Steve Bohannon - Dwell Realty

Steve Bohannon has spent years helping Anchorage veterans work through the VA disability claims and benefits process, bringing the same methodical approach to veterans advocacy that defines his professional reputation. He understands that veterans deserve representation that's organized, honest, and focused on results rather than empty reassurances. His work covers initial disability claims, appeals at every level, and military service record corrections for veterans whose records contain errors that have prevented them from getting the benefits they earned. He serves clients across Anchorage and works with veterans throughout Alaska who need someone to cut through the bureaucratic fog.

Steve Bohannon provides personalized veterans benefits services for Anchorage-area veterans and their families. His focus is on building well-documented disability claims that reflect the full scope of a veteran's service-connected conditions, not just the obvious ones. For initial claims, he helps veterans identify all compensable conditions, obtain supporting medical evidence, and structure the claim in a way that gives the VA a clear path to approval. He's experienced in conditions ranging from orthopedic injuries and hearing loss to PTSD, MST, and traumatic brain injury. For denied or underrated claims, he offers a careful review of the VA's reasoning and builds a response targeted at the specific deficiencies the VA identified. He handles supplemental claims, higher-level reviews, and Board of Veterans Appeals cases, including preparation for hearings before a Veterans Law Judge. He also assists with less common but important matters, including upgrading less-than-honorable discharges where appropriate, correcting military occupational specialty errors that affect presumptive eligibility, and helping surviving family members access DIC benefits.

Steve starts with a thorough review of the veteran's service history and all prior VA decisions to understand what's been tried and what hasn't. He looks at the VA's rationale carefully to identify where it went wrong or what evidence would address its concerns. He then develops an evidence plan, which may include requests for additional service records, coordination with treating physicians on nexus opinions, independent medical examinations, or sworn statements from the veteran detailing how conditions affect daily functioning. Once the submission is prepared, he reviews it with the veteran before filing and explains what to expect from the VA's review timeline. After decisions are issued, he walks through the findings and gives a clear recommendation on next steps, whether that's acceptance, a rating increase claim, or an appeal.

Steve serves veterans throughout Anchorage, including Midtown, South Anchorage, Eagle River, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. He also works with veterans in the Kenai Peninsula, Fairbanks, and other areas of Alaska through remote consultations. Veterans in rural areas or those who travel frequently for work can be accommodated with flexible scheduling.