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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. 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 disproportionately rejecting their disability claims according to a lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is determined by the severity of an injury or illness, and can range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for the disabled veteran and their family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment, clothing allowances as well as prestabilization and hospitalization car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can use to boost their lifetime earnings so that they can be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that make a veteran for disability compensation are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a customer in obtaining an opinion, and also provide the necessary evidence to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients get the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who, after successfully representing himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing, made veterans' rights an important aspect of his work.
How do I submit a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or any other documentation that relate to their medical condition. It is vital to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim before you have the proper information and medical records. This form also ensures the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in case you win your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment after all the details have been received. The VA will schedule an examination according to the number of disabilities and the type of disability you claim. Make sure you attend this test, because if you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
Once the tests are complete, after the examinations are completed, VA will review the evidence and send you a confirmation packet. If the VA denies the claim, you will have one year to request a more extensive review.
A lawyer can help you at this point. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you should tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should list all the points you don't agree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence the VA used in making their decision. There are often incomplete or missing data. In certain cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
When you submit your NOD you must decide whether you would like your case reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you will be more likely to have success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert through an DRO review. The DRO will conduct the review of your claim on the basis of a "de novo" basis, which means they don't give deference the previous decision. This usually results in a new Rating Decision. You may also decide to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest taking appeals route and typically takes anywhere from one to three years to get a new decision.
How much can an attorney charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help you appeal a VA disability decision. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be contingent on the lawyer winning your case, or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. The fees are typically paid out of any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors on a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on an hourly basis. They only get paid when they win their client's appeal, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay awarded can vary but can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances, an agent or attorney may decide to charge an the basis of an hourly rate. This is rare for two reasons. These issues can take a long time to be resolved. Additionally, many bremen veterans disability attorney and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. 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 disproportionately rejecting their disability claims according to a lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is determined by the severity of an injury or illness, and can range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for the disabled veteran and their family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment, clothing allowances as well as prestabilization and hospitalization car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can use to boost their lifetime earnings so that they can be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that make a veteran for disability compensation are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a customer in obtaining an opinion, and also provide the necessary evidence to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients get the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who, after successfully representing himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing, made veterans' rights an important aspect of his work.
How do I submit a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or any other documentation that relate to their medical condition. It is vital to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim before you have the proper information and medical records. This form also ensures the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in case you win your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment after all the details have been received. The VA will schedule an examination according to the number of disabilities and the type of disability you claim. Make sure you attend this test, because if you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
Once the tests are complete, after the examinations are completed, VA will review the evidence and send you a confirmation packet. If the VA denies the claim, you will have one year to request a more extensive review.
A lawyer can help you at this point. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you should tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should list all the points you don't agree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence the VA used in making their decision. There are often incomplete or missing data. In certain cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
When you submit your NOD you must decide whether you would like your case reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you will be more likely to have success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert through an DRO review. The DRO will conduct the review of your claim on the basis of a "de novo" basis, which means they don't give deference the previous decision. This usually results in a new Rating Decision. You may also decide to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest taking appeals route and typically takes anywhere from one to three years to get a new decision.
How much can an attorney charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help you appeal a VA disability decision. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be contingent on the lawyer winning your case, or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. The fees are typically paid out of any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors on a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on an hourly basis. They only get paid when they win their client's appeal, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay awarded can vary but can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances, an agent or attorney may decide to charge an the basis of an hourly rate. This is rare for two reasons. These issues can take a long time to be resolved. Additionally, many bremen veterans disability attorney and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
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