A Fighter for Economic Support Veterans Need

Emily “Emmy” Flottman-Mullen is an Ohio veterans’ disability lawyer at Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal (HNB) helping military veterans maximize the financial support they can receive for health impairments connected to their service.

She helps veterans seek higher disability ratings from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Board of Veterans Appeals. And she helps veterans appeal outside the VA to the federal Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Emmy evaluates the disability cases of armed services veterans who come to HNB for help. She coordinates with medical providers to get their opinions tying events during military service to ongoing health limitations. She analyzes the medical records. She prepares documents for VA disability appeals and files appeals.

Supporting veterans who made sacrifices to protect our country is a personal mission for Emmy, who has several family members serving in the miliary or who formerly served.

She says her grandfathers, both United States Army veterans, are two of the most influential people in her life. One grandfather, John A. Mullen, Jr., served during the Cold War and Korean War. The other, Arnold L. Flottman served in World War II.

Veterans’ disability law is changing and evolving, Emmy says, and she is proud to be a strong advocate and voice for veterans as they pursue crucial health care coverage and income support.

She focuses on VA disability law but has past experience in family law, tax law, and international human rights law.

Emmy was admitted to practice law in 2025 in Ohio courts and the VA system after graduating from the University of Dayton School of Law. She joined HNB in 2025.

HNB, which also helps with Social Security Disability benefits claims and different kinds of injury claims, has helped thousands of Ohioans from offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton.

We fight for Ohio veterans who fought for us: “Helping me, that’s HNB.”

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    Common Questions: Veterans’ Disability Claims

    The VA often denies veterans’ disability claims or issues low disability ratings with low levels of benefits. This leaves veterans with a lot of questions. HNB and its VA disability attorneys like Emmy Flottman-Mullen are here to help with your VA disability questions—and with winning the economic support you need to lead the fullest life after your service.

    How do I qualify for VA disability benefits?

    To be approved for veterans’ disability, you need medical evidence of severe health problems and evidence that your problems started during your military service or were significantly aggravated by events and conditions during your service.

    If my disability rating from the VA is too low, what can I do?

    A low disability rating means lower benefits and less than you deserve when you risked your health for your country. You can, and probably should, appeal for a higher disability rating. But appealing requires making a legal case. Get an experienced veterans’ disability lawyer to support your claim.

    What benefits come with VA disability benefits?

    When you qualify for veterans’ disability benefits, you get health care covered for your service-connected conditions, you get monthly disability checks, and you get access to job and career counseling. These benefits are crucial to living a more economically secure life.

    How does a veterans’ disability lawyer help my case?

    When you’re trying to get the fullest veterans’ disability benefits you deserve, your VA disability lawyer can guide you to the best possible result. Your lawyer can help you understand what medical treatment you need to produce the records that prove your case. They can help you find doctors who understand the VA’s disability requirements. They can request the VA to provide a fresh review of your file. They can take your claim through multiple levels of appeal.

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    Learn More About Emmy’s Background

    Emmy Flottman-Mullen helps military veterans will all of the crucial parts of VA disability claims: proving severe medical impairments, documenting your history of receiving medical treatment, and connecting your medical issues to your military service.

    Bar Admissions

    • State of Ohio, 2025
    • US Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Accredited Representative, 2025
    • US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2026

    Education

    • Juris Doctor, University of Dayton School of Law, 2025
    • Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Political Science, Heidelberg University, 2022.

    Professional Associations

    • Ohio State Bar Association
    • Dayton Bar Association
    • National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA)

    Honors & Recognition

    • CALI Award, University of Dayton School of Law, Administrative Law Clinic
    • Honors Diploma, Heidelberg University

    Practice Areas 

    Bar Admissions 

    Bar Admissions

    • State of Ohio, 2025
    • US Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Accredited Representative, 2025
    • US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2026

    Education 

    Education

    • Juris Doctor, University of Dayton School of Law, 2025
    • Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Political Science, Heidelberg University, 2022.

    Professional Associations 

    Professional Associations

    • Ohio State Bar Association
    • Dayton Bar Association
    • National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA)

    Honors & Recognition 

    Honors & Recognition

    • CALI Award, University of Dayton School of Law, Administrative Law Clinic
    • Honors Diploma, Heidelberg University

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    Adrien Kettler
    in Google Reviews

    “Their knowledge, dedication and diligence yielded success with my case. If you want professional representation and a firm that will fight for you, I highly recommend you contact Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal.”

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    Tim Wilson
    on Facebook

    “HNB has a wonderful team of passionate attorneys who will work hard for you.”