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Claim your VA benefits with an accredited representative.

Azimuth simplifies the VA disability claims process by connecting U.S. military veterans with VA-accredited representatives through a secure technology platform. The platform organizes intake, evidence, C&P exam preparation, tracking, and appeals, from first intake to final decision.

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Accredited attorney, claims agent, or VSO?

Azimuth is an independent technology platform. We do not provide legal advice or act as a VA-accredited representative.

CASE AZ-48291
Live case workflow
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CLAIM STAGE

Guided Intake

Intent to File submitted — effective date locked.

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CLAIM LIFECYCLE
  1. 1Guided Intake
  2. 2Smart Matching
  3. 3Appoint Rep
  4. 4Evidence Review
  5. 5Claim Filed
  6. 6C&P Exam
  7. 7VA Review
  8. 8Decision
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EVIDENCE DOCS2
MESSAGES1
DWDaniel WhitfieldAccredited attorney

Your intake is in. Reviewing your service history now.

EVIDENCE VAULT
PDFIntent to File.pdf

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VA Accredited

Built on Trust, Transparency, and Accredited Legal Expertise.

Azimuth operates strictly within the federal VA representation framework. Every representative in our network is accredited by the VA Office of General Counsel. You never pay Azimuth at any stage, and you remain in control of who can access your information.

  • Accredited Only

    Verified Against VA's OGC Registry

    Every representative is verified at signup and re-verified over time.

  • Nationwide

    Accreditation Works in Every State

    A VA-accredited representative can represent you no matter where you live.

  • Free for Veterans

    No Fees From Us, at Any Stage

    We are paid by accredited representatives and organizations, never by veterans.

  • You Decide

    You Control Access to Your Records

    You choose your representative and can revoke access at any time.

The hard part is rarely whether you qualify.

Most veterans don't lose benefits because they aren't eligible. They lose them to a process that never explains itself.

File & claim audit

INCOMPLETE FILE
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Azimuth finds the gapFinding 01

Paperwork that assumes you already know the system.

Guided intake
The Problem

Forms and evidence requests arrive without a clear map of what matters or what comes next.

How Azimuth helps

A guided intake turns your service, conditions, and records into one organized case file.

Intake record organized

The same claim, run on a platform instead of paperwork.

See how modern digital infrastructure and accredited human expertise eliminate friction at every stage of your claim.

Traditional VA claim process

  • Paper-heavy filing

    Printing, scanning, mailing, and hoping it arrived at the regional office.

  • Finding help on your own

    Cold calls, forum threads, and no quick way to verify VA accreditation credentials.

  • No claim visibility

    Status updates require calling a 1-800 number and waiting through 45-minute queues.

  • Manual document handling

    Records requested one provider at a time, with files that frequently go missing.

  • Four channels, no record

    Email, phone, fax, and mail, with nothing tied together in a single case file.

Using Azimuth

  • Guided digital intake

    Plain-language questions that build the filing for you and lock in your Intent to File date.

  • Smart representative matching

    Matched on condition type, appeal stage, state jurisdiction, and language.

  • Real-time claim tracking

    Every stage, assigned owner, and upcoming action visible in your personal dashboard.

  • Secure document management

    Encrypted uploads, secure storage, and record requests tracked to completion.

  • One connected platform

    Messages, evidence, and decisions consolidated in a single secure case record.

Launching soon.

Join the waitlist and we will email you the moment Azimuth is live. Free for veterans, always.

Three kinds of accredited help.

VA accredits three types of representative. Any of them can represent you.

  • Attorneys

    Best for appeals and complex service connection.

    You appoint an individual
  • Claims Agents

    Non-attorney specialists who have passed VA's exam on benefits law.

    You appoint an individual
  • VSO Representatives

    Service officers at recognized organizations.

    You appoint the organization
  • No one charges for an initial claim
  • VSOs never charge, at any stage
  • Appeal fees are capped and disclosed first

Are you an accredited representative?

Get early access when we open to representatives.

Don't take our word for it

Every representative is verifiable. Publicly.

Checked against VA's OGC registry before activation, and again over time.

Your claim journey, connected end to end.

From initial intake to decision reviews and appeals, every step is managed by your accredited representative through our technology platform.

  1. Intake
  2. Match
  3. Appoint
  4. Evidence
  5. File
  6. Exam
  7. Track
  8. Decision
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Guided Digital Intake

Two ways to begin: a 5-minute smart questionnaire, or one upload of everything you have.

AUTOMATION

Instant Intent to File, effective date locked.

DELIVERABLE

Effective Date Lock · Condition Inventory · Service History Summary

STAGE DETAIL

Answer the questionnaire, or upload everything and let your representative sort it. Your Intent to File date locks either way.

One platform. Two front doors.

The same case, seen from both sides. Screens below use sample data.

Azimuth
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Cameron HayesAccredited RepresentativeCH

Intake queue

3 new claims awaiting assignment

WORKSPACE
  • Dashboard
  • Intake queue
  • Cases
  • Messages
  • Compliance
  • Team
  • Pilot metrics
  • VA resources

Good morning, Cameron

Here's what needs your attention today · Thursday, September 19

ACTIVE CASES18↑ 4 this week
PENDING INTAKE3needs assignment
C&P EXAMS SCHEDULED6across your caseload
HIGH-PRIORITY CASES2Appeal windows & exams

Priority caseload

View all cases
VETERANCLAIMSTAGENEXT ACTION
Olivia BrooksAZ-48291Evidence reviewReview nexus letter
Marcus ReedAZ-48736C&P preparationExam · Sep 23
Elena TorresAZ-49018VA reviewDecision due Oct 2

Alerts & deadlines

  • C&P exam confirmationMarcus Reed · due tomorrow
  • Evidence window closesOlivia Brooks · Sep 26

Upcoming VA appointments

  • Sep 23 · 9:30 AMMarcus Reed · C&P exam
  • Sep 26 · 1:00 PMOlivia Brooks · Records review
  • Oct 1 · 10:15 AMDaniel Kim · Hearing prep

Your assigned caseload only · self-reported by claimants who choose to share. Claimants who opted out are never exposed here.

Free for veterans. Join the waitlist and we will email you when Azimuth is live.

One case record. Everything the claim needs.

Intake, evidence, messaging, and milestones, all connected.

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Smart matching engine

You see why each representative was suggested, and you choose.

  • Condition fit
  • Appeal experience
  • Capacity
  • Language
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MATCHING COMPLETE

Matched Accredited Representatives

  • Accredited Attorney Experience in PTSD and musculoskeletal claimsAppeals & Higher-Level Review
    Accredited
  • Accredited Attorney Experience in higher-level reviewsBoard of Veterans' Appeals
    Accredited
  • Accredited Claims Agent Experience in initial filings and evidence gapsInitial claims & TDIU
    Accredited
  • End-to-end case visibility

    One record, shared by you and your representative.

  • Representative collaboration

    Attorneys, agents, and VSO staff share a case without email chains.

  • Appeals management

    Deadline clocks and appeal options after an unfavorable decision.

  • Accreditation & fee compliance

    Power of attorney and fee agreements tracked per case.

Built for Veterans.
Backed by HGM Fund.

Azimuth is developed and backed by HGM Fund, a private investment firm with a long-term commitment to Azimuth. This backing allows Azimuth to stay focused on what matters most: helping veterans access the benefits and representation they deserve, at no cost to them. Our model is built around serving veterans first, with their interests at the center of everything we do.

  • Secure by design

    Architecture designed against NIST SP 800-53 and HIPAA control requirements, with a SOC 2 Type II audit underway.

  • Accredited representatives only

    Every representative is verified against the VA Office of General Counsel registry — and re-verified over time.

  • Built with veterans and representatives

    Designed with accredited representatives and the veterans they serve, not just for them.

Learn more about HGM Fund
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Our Profits. Our Commitment to Veterans.

Azimuth was built with a commitment to serve those who have served. Through the Azimuth Foundation, we dedicate 8% of our annual profits to supporting veterans, service members, their families, and the organizations that serve them.

This is not an aspirational goal. It is a firm commitment built into how Azimuth operates.

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How the 8% Commitment Works

Each year, Azimuth commits 8% of its applicable pre-tax profits to the Azimuth Foundation.

The calculation is based on our ongoing operating profitability and is made before the Foundation allocation itself is deducted. Prior-year losses are taken into account, and extraordinary or one-time gains — including proceeds from a sale of the company or similar exit transaction — are excluded.

We estimate and set aside the Foundation’s allocation throughout the year, with a final calculation following completion of our annual financial statements.

Once funds are committed to the Azimuth Foundation, they remain dedicated to its mission.

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How the Funds Are Managed

The Azimuth Foundation is a charitable initiative of Azimuth LLC, rather than a separate legal entity or private foundation.

Funds committed to the initiative are maintained in a separate Azimuth-owned account dedicated to charitable giving.

An Independent Grants Advisor is appointed to identify needs, evaluate opportunities, and direct distributions consistent with the Foundation’s mission.

The Advisor makes good-faith grant decisions independently. Azimuth retains appropriate oversight to ensure that funds are used lawfully, responsibly, and consistently with the Foundation’s mission.

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Who We Support

The Azimuth Foundation can provide support both directly to veterans and military families in need and to organizations and programs that serve the veteran and military community.

Our focus may include areas such as healthcare and rehabilitation; mental health and wellness; housing and essential needs; education and training; employment and economic opportunity; assistance for military families and caregivers; and other needs that can meaningfully improve the lives of those who have served.

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An Independent Approach to Giving

We believe meaningful philanthropy requires more than simply setting aside money.

Our Independent Grants Advisor is empowered to identify where Foundation resources can have the greatest impact and to direct grants consistent with the Foundation’s mission.

Azimuth does not intend to interfere with good-faith grant decisions made within that mandate. At the same time, Azimuth maintains appropriate safeguards to ensure that Foundation resources are used legally, responsibly, and for their intended charitable purpose.

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A Commitment That Endures

Our 8% commitment is designed to endure alongside the business.

If financial circumstances ever require Azimuth to temporarily defer part of an amount due, the commitment does not disappear. The deferred amount remains committed to the Azimuth Foundation and is funded when Azimuth’s finances permit.

Next: Fund management

The Azimuth Foundation reflects a simple principle at the heart of our company:

As Azimuth succeeds, the veteran community shares in that success.

Partner with the people already doing this work.

VSOs, law firms, nonprofits, foundations, and private companies. No cost to explore.

  • VSOs & accredited organizations

    • Veterans matched to your representatives
    • A compliance-first workspace for your service officers
  • Law firms & accredited practitioners

    • Case flow matched to your practice areas and capacity
    • Case tooling built for accredited practice
  • Nonprofits & foundations

    • Referrals both ways — veterans need more than claims help
    • Support for organizations and programs that serve the veteran and military community
  • Private companies

    • Giving that is structural, not seasonal
    • Co-branded initiatives built around veteran outcomes

Support for the Foundation is welcome but never expected, and it buys no preference in matching.

A first conversation commits you to nothing.

Questions, answered.

Clear information about accreditation, the claims process, fees, and how Azimuth works.

  • Azimuth is an independent technology platform that connects veterans with VA-accredited representatives. It organizes intake, representative matching, evidence, secure communication, claim tracking, and appeals support into one connected case record. Azimuth is developed and operated by HGM Fund and is not the Department of Veterans Affairs, a law firm, a healthcare provider, or a government agency.

  • Azimuth is a secure technology platform connecting veterans with VA-accredited representatives. You complete a simple 5-minute digital intake that locks in your Intent to File date. Our matching engine shortlists accredited representatives for you to choose from. The one you appoint then manages your evidence, paperwork, C&P exam prep, and appeals through our unified portal.

  • No. Azimuth is an independent technology platform developed by HGM Fund. We are not the Department of Veterans Affairs, not a law firm, and not a government agency, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by VA. We build the software. The representation itself is provided by independent VA-accredited attorneys, claims agents, and Veterans Service Organization representatives, who are accountable to VA's Office of General Counsel — not to us. Azimuth does not prepare, present, or prosecute claims, and does not give legal or medical advice.

  • VA recognizes only one power of attorney at a time, so appointing a new representative replaces your current one. If you already have a representative you are happy with, you do not need to change anything — and if you are unsure, talk to your current representative first. Azimuth will not change your representation without you signing a new appointment form yourself.

  • The Azimuth Foundation is a charitable initiative of Azimuth LLC, rather than a separate legal entity or private foundation. Each year, Azimuth commits 8% of its applicable pre-tax profits to the Azimuth Foundation. Funds committed to the initiative are maintained in a separate Azimuth-owned account dedicated to charitable giving. An Independent Grants Advisor is appointed to identify needs, evaluate opportunities, and direct distributions consistent with the Foundation’s mission. The Azimuth Foundation can provide support both directly to veterans and military families in need and to organizations and programs that serve the veteran and military community.

  • An attorney, claims agent, or VSO representative formally recognized by VA under 38 CFR §14.629 and authorized to prepare, present, and prosecute claims on a veteran's behalf.

  • You can check for yourself, independently of us. VA's Office of General Counsel publishes a public accreditation search at va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation. Every representative on Azimuth is verified there before their account is activated, and re-verified on an ongoing basis — accreditation can be suspended or canceled, and a representative who was accredited last year may not be today. Anyone who does not appear in that registry cannot lawfully hold your power of attorney or prosecute your claim.

  • It depends on who represents you. Accredited attorneys and claims agents are appointed as individuals, so you work with that specific person. Veterans Service Organizations are appointed as an organization, so any of their accredited representatives can act on your claim — that is how VA's rules work, and it means your case does not stall if one person leaves. Either way, Azimuth logs every access to your file individually, so ‘who has seen my records’ always has a precise answer.

  • We aim to match you with an accredited representative within 24 hours. Once you choose one, they reach out through Azimuth's secure messaging or by phone to start your power of attorney (VA Form 21-22 or 21-22a) and review your claim file.

  • Yes. Azimuth includes a live eight-stage claim dashboard that updates as your file moves forward, from intake through evidence, VA review, and decision. You always know where things stand without calling a hotline.

  • Nothing. Azimuth is free for veterans, permanently — there is no upfront fee, no fee later, and no fee taken out of your benefits. We are paid by the accredited representatives and organizations who use our platform, not by veterans. Your representative's fees are governed separately by federal law, and the rules differ by representative type. VSO representatives may never charge you a fee, at any stage of a claim or appeal. Accredited attorneys and claims agents may not charge anything for an initial claim; a fee only becomes permissible after VA issues its initial decision and you pursue a decision review or appeal. When a fee does apply, it is capped and disclosed in writing before you agree to anything — fees of 20% or less of past-due benefits are presumed reasonable, and VA's Office of General Counsel can review and reduce any fee. Azimuth receives no portion of any representative fee.

  • If VA denies your claim or assigns a rating lower than your medical evidence supports, your representative reviews the decision letter with you and starts the right decision-review option: a Higher-Level Review, a Supplemental Claim, or a Board Appeal. If a rated condition has worsened, your representative can file a claim for an increased rating instead.

  • Create an account and record your VA accreditation. We verify it against the VA Office of General Counsel registry before your account is activated, and re-check it over time. Attorneys, claims agents, and VSO representatives are all eligible. Your organization can also work as a team, with shared caseload visibility for administrators.

  • No. Azimuth never files anything with VA on its own. You remain the accredited representative of record, you make every judgment call, and you file — either through your own workflow or, where supported, from the platform under the power of attorney the veteran signed. Azimuth organizes evidence, tracks deadlines, and handles the paperwork around your work. It does not do your work.

  • Administrators see the firm-wide caseload and can reassign cases, and every reassignment is logged. Individual members see only the cases assigned to them. A veteran's uploaded records are not visible to administrators by default: records-sharing consent names the assigned representative personally, or their organization if the veteran chooses that.

Two ways in.

Veterans looking for accredited help, and the accredited professionals who provide it.

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Get matched with an accredited attorney, claims agent, or VSO representative. Azimuth is free for you, at every stage.

  • Free for veterans — always
  • Accredited representatives only
  • You control who sees your records

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Case tooling built around accreditation requirements, plus veterans actively looking for representation.

  • Veterans matched to your practice areas
  • Deadlines, evidence, and messages in one place
  • Built for attorneys, claims agents, and VSOs
Azimuth

An independent workspace connecting veterans with VA-accredited representatives. Free for veterans, always.

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Legal Representation & Accreditation Notice: Azimuth is an independent technology platform operated by HGM Fund. Azimuth is not a law firm, a healthcare provider, or a government agency, and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Azimuth does not prepare, present, or prosecute claims for VA benefits, does not provide legal or medical advice, and never submits anything to VA on its own — filing is done by the veteran in their own VA.gov session or by their accredited representative under a signed power of attorney. All representation is provided by independent representatives accredited by VA's Office of General Counsel under 38 CFR § 14.629; accreditation status can be verified by anyone at va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation. Azimuth is free for veterans. Azimuth charges veterans no fee at any stage and receives no portion of any representative fee. Representative fees, where permitted at all, are governed by 38 U.S.C. § 5904 and 38 CFR § 14.636: VSO representatives may not charge a fee; accredited attorneys and claims agents may not charge for an initial claim.

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