Rousseau Legal Services

10/01/2026

One of the success stories from the prior Bell County Bar Association Veterans' Legal Clinic.

09/01/2026

Big Thank you to Rousseau Legal Services for being one of our Silver Sponsors! We appreciate your support to the Ladies League and our Community!

08/13/2026

If your VA disability claim was denied, Attorney (Colonel, Retired) Rick Rousseau is accredited by the VA to provide representation services to claimants before the VA. 254-699-9999; https://militaryveteranlaw.com/

A trail of denials, inaccurate decisions and prolonged appeals processes have left veterans without benefits.

08/10/2026

Rousseau Legal Services welcomes Nathaniel Karr as Chief of Client Services. He oversees the firm’s Client Services operations and helps ensure Veterans receive clear, timely, and professional support throughout the VA disability claims and appeals process. In his role, Nathaniel coordinates intake and case documentation, supports the firm’s medical records process, assists with internal case flow, and works closely with other firm sections to ensure each case is properly prepared throughout the process. Before joining Rousseau Legal Services, Nathaniel worked in healthcare management and real estate, including several years as a licensed Texas Realtor and a licensed Health Insurance Assister. His varied background in client service, management, technology, and administration allows him to approach challenges from both a client-service and operational perspective while supporting the firm’s mission of serving Veterans and their families.
https://militaryveteranlaw.com/staff

08/10/2026

Contact us at 254-699-9999 or visit our website at https://militaryveteranlaw.com/practice-areas/integrated-disability-evaluation-board-ides.

07/20/2026

Two of our attorneys, Ronda Sutton & Steve Hess, are quoted in this article. They have over 25 years combined experience representing thousands of Soldiers in the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), and Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) process. If you are in need of legal assistance contact us at 254-699-9999 or visit our website at https://militaryveteranlaw.com/.

The disability evaluation process determines whether soldiers can continue to serve or whether they should receive medical retirement benefits.

06/28/2026

Congratulations to Lucelda “Lucy” Armenta on becoming a VA accredited claims agent! To become a VA-accredited claims agent, Lucy successfully completed a two year process that included passing a written exam on Veterans law, continuing legal education, and a background check that demonstrated her good character and reputation for representing Veterans. Lucy has been a paralegal with the Rousseau Legal Services for over 4 years. She is a service connected, combat-disabled veteran of the Army following her 20+ years on active duty as a Military Policewoman. She served in various positions while on active duty, including twice as a First Sergeant at Fort Hood. Her deployments include Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Joint Endeavor-Guard, and Joint Forge. Lucy earned her B.A. in Political Science at San Jose State University and her paralegal certificate at DeAnza College.

04/23/2026

"The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that U.S. troops may sue military contractors for their injuries, siding with a soldier who was badly injured when a Taliban operative working at the Bagram Airfield detonated a su***de bomb."

U.S. US troops may sue military contractors for their injuries, Supreme Court rules By David G. Savage David G. Savage Los Angeles Times • April 22, 2026

04/15/2026

On April 30, 2026, Colonel (Retired) Rick Rousseau will present a two hour webinar class for the Federal Bar Association and MyLawCLE on Veterans Disability Law Essentials.
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04/14/2026

We welcome Aaron Ruggles to Rousseau Legal Services. He serves as a Case Manager where he supports Veterans throughout the VA claims and appeal process by providing timely updates and conducting thorough interviews to ensure every aspect of their case is fully developed. Having served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, and medically retiring, he brings firsthand understanding of the challenges Veterans face when navigating the VA claims and appeals system. Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Legal Studies, as well as a Master’s Degree in Education. His professional and personal experiences drive his commitment to advocacy, and he considers it a privilege to assist fellow Veterans in securing the benefits they earned and deserve—especially in ways he wishes had been available during his own journey. Outside of work, Aaron regularly attends Church at Memorial Baptist in Killeen, Texas, and enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children.