Jerusha Hancock fights for the rights of Veterans across the country, focusing her practice on VA disability benefits. With a legal history in the healthcare industry, Jerusha has a background that includes working alongside some of the finest attorneys throughout Nebraska. She is the lead attorney for Berry Law’s VA practice, and her focus is on appealing poor rating decisions from the VA.
Jerusha comes from a military family and is dedicated to protecting prior servicemembers through relentlessly representing Veterans in their fight for VA disability benefits. Her great grandfather served in WWI and was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, her grandfather served in WWII in the Navy, and her father is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Army.
Jerusha graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a B.A. in 2002. She received a Master’s degree in counseling from Denver Seminary in 2005 and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2008. She then clerked for Chief Justice Michael Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court for over three years. Jerusha worked for Nebraska Appleseed for two years in the Health Care Access Program before coming to work for the Berry Law.
When Jerusha is not assisting Veterans in their claims with the VA, she enjoys creative writing and reading. She is also an avid cook and is passionate about anything that relates to food.
Areas of Practice
- Appeals
- Veterans’ Disability Benefits
Bar Admissions
- Nebraska
- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Education
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University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
- J.D. – 2008
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Denver Seminary, Denver, Colorado
- M.A. – 2005
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University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
- B.A. (with honors) – 2002
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Nebraska Bar Association, Member
- Phi Beta Kappa
Past Employment Positions
- Lancaster County Attorney’s Office
Client Perspective
"Thank you Jerusha..!
Because of Jerusha Hancock I am receiving the proper compensation that affords me the opportunity to buy a new home making my level of living bearable even with my disabilities. She always found time to answer my emails or call when I did not understand what was happening. She is the reason I can survive day to day now. With her recommendations I still have an open Cases and Appeals. She is trying even harder to get me elevated to receiving even more compensation, what a fantastic Job. Highly Recommend giving her a chance with your Claims.
Thank you for all your help."
