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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans in navigating the system to assist them in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents his clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, rejecting their disability claims in adisproportionate way, according to a lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA Disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. The rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent, 30%, Veterans Disability etc.). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation like the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance, and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credit to boost their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that make an individual for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a client obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence needed to support an claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and are conversant with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a major part of his practice after successfully representing himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I submit a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes X-rays or doctor's reports, as with any other documentation that is related to the condition of the veteran. It is vital to provide these documents to the VA. 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 to make an intent to file. This is a form that allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim even before you have all the information and medical records that you require. It also preserves your date of eligibility for compensation benefits in the event that you win your case.
The VA will schedule your examination after all the information has been received. The VA will schedule an examination depending on the number of disabilities and the type of disability you claim. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the process of submitting your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA denies the claim, you have a year to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can help in this situation. VA-accredited lawyers are now involved in appeals from the start, which is a huge advantage for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. Fortunately, the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to send a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to give every reason, but you must mention all the aspects you don't agree with.
You should also request your C-file, or claims file, so that you can see what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are often incomplete or missing records. In certain cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD, you must choose whether you would like to have your case considered by a Decision Review Officer or Veterans Disability by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by the BVA.
When you request the DRO review, you have the option of asking for an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de novo", meaning that they will not accept the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take up to three years to reach an update on the decision.
What is the average amount an attorney can charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee if you appeal a VA decision regarding an appeal for disability. The law in place today does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee must be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or having your benefits increased through an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may be able to identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members or their dependents in a variety of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans disability lawsuits' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. They only get paid when they prevail in their client's appeal and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay that is paid can vary but can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances an attorney or agent may choose to charge on an hourly basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these matters can be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly fee.
Ken assists veterans in navigating the system to assist them in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents his clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, rejecting their disability claims in adisproportionate way, according to a lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA Disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. The rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent, 30%, Veterans Disability etc.). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation like the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance, and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credit to boost their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that make an individual for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a client obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence needed to support an claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and are conversant with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a major part of his practice after successfully representing himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I submit a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes X-rays or doctor's reports, as with any other documentation that is related to the condition of the veteran. It is vital to provide these documents to the VA. 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 to make an intent to file. This is a form that allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim even before you have all the information and medical records that you require. It also preserves your date of eligibility for compensation benefits in the event that you win your case.
The VA will schedule your examination after all the information has been received. The VA will schedule an examination depending on the number of disabilities and the type of disability you claim. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the process of submitting your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA denies the claim, you have a year to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can help in this situation. VA-accredited lawyers are now involved in appeals from the start, which is a huge advantage for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. Fortunately, the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to send a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to give every reason, but you must mention all the aspects you don't agree with.
You should also request your C-file, or claims file, so that you can see what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are often incomplete or missing records. In certain cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD, you must choose whether you would like to have your case considered by a Decision Review Officer or Veterans Disability by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by the BVA.
When you request the DRO review, you have the option of asking for an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de novo", meaning that they will not accept the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take up to three years to reach an update on the decision.
What is the average amount an attorney can charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee if you appeal a VA decision regarding an appeal for disability. The law in place today does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee must be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or having your benefits increased through an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may be able to identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members or their dependents in a variety of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans disability lawsuits' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. They only get paid when they prevail in their client's appeal and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay that is paid can vary but can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances an attorney or agent may choose to charge on an hourly basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these matters can be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly fee.
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