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Ken assists Richton Park veterans disability attorney in obtaining the disability benefits they are entitled to. 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, disproportionately refusing their disability claims.
What is what is VA Disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation given to veterans with service connected disabilities is based on their disability rating. The rating is determined by the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% to 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g., 20%, 30% etc). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that make an individual for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a client obtain an opinion, and also provide the evidence required to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the disability benefits that they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a key part of his practice after successfully representing himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence that proves their impairment. This includes X-rays, doctor's reports or any other documentation relevant to their health. Providing these records to the VA is very important. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is the filing of 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 protects your effective date for receiving compensation if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment when all details have been received. This will be dependent on the type and number of disabilities you are claiming. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the process of 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 refuses to accept the claim you'll have a year to request a higher level review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to help you. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a hugely beneficial to those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you should explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to include all the reasons however, you must mention everything that you disagree on.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) to see the evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing records. This can sometimes lead to a mistake in the rating.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if would like your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you will have a better chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert via the process of a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo" which means they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You may also opt to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take up to three years before you receive an update on the decision.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to assist you appeal the VA decision on an appeal for disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging fees to assist in a claim. The fee is only payable in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans may locate accredited representatives using the VA's searchable database for licensed attorneys or claims agents. These people are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or their dependents in a wide variety of cases including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they only get paid if they succeed in winning the client's appeal and are awarded back payment from the 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 agent or attorney may decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is uncommon due to two reasons. First, these matters are usually time-consuming and can take months or even years. The second reason is that many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly rate.
Ken assists Richton Park veterans disability attorney in obtaining the disability benefits they are entitled to. 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, disproportionately refusing their disability claims.
What is what is VA Disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation given to veterans with service connected disabilities is based on their disability rating. The rating is determined by the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% to 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g., 20%, 30% etc). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that make an individual for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a client obtain an opinion, and also provide the evidence required to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the disability benefits that they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a key part of his practice after successfully representing himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence that proves their impairment. This includes X-rays, doctor's reports or any other documentation relevant to their health. Providing these records to the VA is very important. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is the filing of 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 protects your effective date for receiving compensation if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment when all details have been received. This will be dependent on the type and number of disabilities you are claiming. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the process of 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 refuses to accept the claim you'll have a year to request a higher level review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to help you. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a hugely beneficial to those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you should explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to include all the reasons however, you must mention everything that you disagree on.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) to see the evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing records. This can sometimes lead to a mistake in the rating.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if would like your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you will have a better chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert via the process of a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo" which means they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You may also opt to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take up to three years before you receive an update on the decision.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to assist you appeal the VA decision on an appeal for disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging fees to assist in a claim. The fee is only payable in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans may locate accredited representatives using the VA's searchable database for licensed attorneys or claims agents. These people are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or their dependents in a wide variety of cases including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they only get paid if they succeed in winning the client's appeal and are awarded back payment from the 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 agent or attorney may decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is uncommon due to two reasons. First, these matters are usually time-consuming and can take months or even years. The second reason is that many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly rate.
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