The Complete Guide To Veterans Disability Case
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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by generally denying their disability claims, according to a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly payments to Veterans disability law firms who have service-related disabilities. This rating is determined by the severity of an injury or illness, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20% 30, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment, clothing allowances, hospitalization and prestabilization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs in addition, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans extra credits to increase their retirement or disability benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that allow an individual for disability compensation are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist a client to obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to support an application for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to ensuring that our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are proficient in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a major part of his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence that proves their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation relevant to their medical condition. Giving these records to VA is crucial. If a veteran does not have these documents, they must be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is the filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA review your claim even before you have the proper information and medical records. This form also ensures the effective date of your compensation benefits if you are successful in your case.
When all the information is in, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. The VA will set the date for the examination depending on the severity of your disability and the type of disability you claim. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the processing of your claim.
Once the tests are complete Once the examinations are complete, the VA will examine the evidence and then send you a confirmation packet. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you will have one year to request a more extensive review.
At this point, a lawyer can assist you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in the appeals right from the beginning, which is a huge advantage for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you must tell the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't need to list every reason, but you must state all the issues that you don't agree with.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can review the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing data. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.
If you submit your NOD you will need to decide if you prefer to have your situation reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll be more likely to have success when you opt for a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert through an DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo" which means they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals process and can take up to three years before you receive an appeal to be heard.
How much can an attorney charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee to assist you appeal the VA decision regarding a disability claim. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. This is because the fee must be dependent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically the fees will be directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
veterans disability lawyers can use the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members, dependents, or survivors in a variety of matters including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans operate on a contingent basis. They only receive compensation when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and they are also paid back from VA. The amount of back pay granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney may choose to charge on the hourly basis. This is not common for two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to resolve. Additionally, many veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by generally denying their disability claims, according to a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly payments to Veterans disability law firms who have service-related disabilities. This rating is determined by the severity of an injury or illness, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20% 30, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment, clothing allowances, hospitalization and prestabilization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs in addition, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans extra credits to increase their retirement or disability benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that allow an individual for disability compensation are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist a client to obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to support an application for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to ensuring that our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are proficient in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a major part of his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence that proves their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation relevant to their medical condition. Giving these records to VA is crucial. If a veteran does not have these documents, they must be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is the filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA review your claim even before you have the proper information and medical records. This form also ensures the effective date of your compensation benefits if you are successful in your case.
When all the information is in, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. The VA will set the date for the examination depending on the severity of your disability and the type of disability you claim. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the processing of your claim.
Once the tests are complete Once the examinations are complete, the VA will examine the evidence and then send you a confirmation packet. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you will have one year to request a more extensive review.
At this point, a lawyer can assist you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in the appeals right from the beginning, which is a huge advantage for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you must tell the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't need to list every reason, but you must state all the issues that you don't agree with.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can review the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing data. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.
If you submit your NOD you will need to decide if you prefer to have your situation reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll be more likely to have success when you opt for a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert through an DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo" which means they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals process and can take up to three years before you receive an appeal to be heard.
How much can an attorney charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee to assist you appeal the VA decision regarding a disability claim. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. This is because the fee must be dependent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically the fees will be directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
veterans disability lawyers can use the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members, dependents, or survivors in a variety of matters including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans operate on a contingent basis. They only receive compensation when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and they are also paid back from VA. The amount of back pay granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney may choose to charge on the hourly basis. This is not common for two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to resolve. Additionally, many veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
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