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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken advises veterans of the military to help them get the disability compensation they deserve. He assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.

According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic this week, the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by discriminating against their disability claims.

What is an VA disability?

The amount of monetary compensation per month that veterans receive for service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is determined by the severity of the injury or illness and can range from 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30, 30%, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a basic source of income to the disabled veteran and his family.

The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation such as the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.

The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can use to increase their lifetime earnings to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."

A majority of the conditions that qualify a veteran for disability compensation are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Some of these conditions, however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist clients in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to support a claim for disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing Plattsmouth veterans disability attorney with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients get the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and we are well-versed with the intricacies of VA laws and procedures. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself in a Board of potsdam veterans disability law firm Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans an integral part of his practice.

How do I file a claim?

First, veterans need to locate the medical evidence for their impairment. This includes Xrays or doctor's reports as well as any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. It is important to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).

The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. This form also ensures the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in the event that you are successful in your case.

When all the data is provided, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. It will depend on the quantity and type of disabilities you are claiming. Make sure that you take this exam, as should you miss it this could affect your claim.

The VA will provide you with a decision package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA rejects your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.

A lawyer can assist you in this situation. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a huge benefit to those seeking disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

Denial of disability benefits to veterans can be frustrating. Fortunately that the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you should explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. It is not necessary to list all the reasons, but you should mention everything you disagree with.

It's also important to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence the VA used to make their decision. Often times, there are missing or insufficient records. In some instances it could lead to an error in the rating decision.

If you file your NOD, it will be asked to choose whether you would like your case to be reviewed by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have a higher chance of success when the DRO examines your case than when it's reviewed by the BVA.

You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert via a DRO review. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on the basis of a "de novo" basis, which means that they do not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most time taking appeals route and typically takes between one and three years to get an updated decision.

What is the average amount an attorney can charge?

A lawyer can charge a fee to help appeal an VA decision regarding the basis of disability. The law as it stands today does not permit lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. This is because the fee has to be dependent on the lawyer winning your case, or having your benefits increased through an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.

Veterans may locate accredited representatives using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent service members, veterans or dependents in a vast range of matters including pension claims, disability compensation and claims.

Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency. They only get paid when they are successful in defending their client's case, and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay awarded can vary however it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.

In rare cases an attorney or agent may decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. However, this is uncommon for two reasons. First, these cases are often time consuming and can go on for months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly rate.

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