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Dawud "D.K." Shillingford

President | Accredited VA Claims Agent | Retired U.S. Air Force Major

Dawud "D.K" Shillingford leads Shillingford Consulting Group with a mission to support veterans in securing the benefits they've earned.

With more than 28 years of experience in contract management and a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, Dawud combines deep federal expertise with a passion for service.

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2000+

Veterans Advised

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Successful navigation of VA benefits and claims.

Years of Experience

28+

Overseeing complex contracts and federal programs.

U.S. Air Force Service

22 Years

Retired Major with a legacy of leadership and integrity.

Contracting Expertise

Federal

$150,000 to $4.5B in contracts managed and awarded.

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Professional Background

As a former Contracting Officer for the United States Air Force (USAF), Dawud has written, reviewed, and awarded contracts alued from $150,000 to $4.5 Billion. He has led or managed over 50 competitive government source selections within operational, contingency, systems, and research and development contracting.


After retiring from the USAF, Dawud served as a Manager in Deloitte's Federal Contracts and later as a civil servant at the SEC, supporting the Information Technology Branch as a contracting specialists. His collaborative approach enables him  to communicate across diverse teams and deliver results that drive mission success.

Areas of Expertise

VA Disability Claims Support 

Helping veterans file and win the benefits they deserve.

Case Strategy & Evidence Review

Applying forensic-style analysis to review case details, identify strengths and weaknesses, uncover gaps, and build the strongest position the evidence can support.

Claim Resolution & Value Maximization

Developing winning strategies and maximizing value.

Veteran Advocacy

Committed to empowering veterans and their families.

Dawud's integrity, depth of knowledge, and commitment to service make him a trusted advisor for veterans and government client alike.

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Service. Integrity. Results.
That's the SCG Standard.

Your success story could be next.

Let us help you pursue the benefits you deserve.

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