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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken advises veterans of the military to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they deserve. Ken 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 denial of their disability claims.
What is an VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with service-related disabilities. The rating is determined by the severity of the illness or injury and can vary from 0% to 100 percent in increments of 10% (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income for disabled veterans and their families.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, Veterans Disability for example individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can use to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that qualify a veteran to receive disability compensation. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a client obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence required to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans disability law firms in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and we are well-versed with the intricacies of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a key part of his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans need to find the medical evidence that supports their condition. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or any other documentation related to their medical condition. It is important to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents and the VA should be notified by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have the proper information and medical records. It also keeps your effective date for receiving compensation should you prevail in your case.
When all the information is submitted, the VA will schedule an exam for you. This will depend on the quantity and type of disabilities you are claiming. Make sure that you take the exam, since if you miss it this could affect your claim.
The VA will send you a decision document once the examinations have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you'll have one year to request a more extensive review.
A lawyer can help you at this point. Lawyers who are accredited by VA can now be involved in the appeals right from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability - new content from www.softjoin.co.kr, benefits can be a difficult experience. Thankfully that the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. It is not necessary to list all the reasons, but you should mention all the points you disagree with.
You should also request your C file, or claims file, so that you can see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually insufficient or missing records. This can sometimes lead to an error in the rating.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if prefer to have your situation examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you will be more likely to have success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with an expert in senior ratings through the process of a DRO review. The DRO will conduct a review 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 a completely new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the longest appeals process and can take up to three years before you receive a new decision.
How much can an attorney charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to help appeal the VA decision on a disability claim. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only payable if the lawyer is successful in your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. Typically the fees are directly derived 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 that lists licensed attorneys or Veterans Disability claims agents. They have been vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans, dependents, or survivors on a range of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and receive back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay that is awarded can vary however it could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances lawyers or agents might decide to charge an hourly rate. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These matters can take months or even years to be resolved. The second reason is that most veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
Ken advises veterans of the military to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they deserve. Ken 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 denial of their disability claims.
What is an VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with service-related disabilities. The rating is determined by the severity of the illness or injury and can vary from 0% to 100 percent in increments of 10% (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income for disabled veterans and their families.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, Veterans Disability for example individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can use to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that qualify a veteran to receive disability compensation. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a client obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence required to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans disability law firms in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and we are well-versed with the intricacies of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a key part of his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans need to find the medical evidence that supports their condition. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or any other documentation related to their medical condition. It is important to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents and the VA should be notified by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have the proper information and medical records. It also keeps your effective date for receiving compensation should you prevail in your case.
When all the information is submitted, the VA will schedule an exam for you. This will depend on the quantity and type of disabilities you are claiming. Make sure that you take the exam, since if you miss it this could affect your claim.
The VA will send you a decision document once the examinations have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you'll have one year to request a more extensive review.
A lawyer can help you at this point. Lawyers who are accredited by VA can now be involved in the appeals right from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability - new content from www.softjoin.co.kr, benefits can be a difficult experience. Thankfully that the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. It is not necessary to list all the reasons, but you should mention all the points you disagree with.
You should also request your C file, or claims file, so that you can see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually insufficient or missing records. This can sometimes lead to an error in the rating.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if prefer to have your situation examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you will be more likely to have success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with an expert in senior ratings through the process of a DRO review. The DRO will conduct a review 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 a completely new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the longest appeals process and can take up to three years before you receive a new decision.
How much can an attorney charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to help appeal the VA decision on a disability claim. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only payable if the lawyer is successful in your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. Typically the fees are directly derived 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 that lists licensed attorneys or Veterans Disability claims agents. They have been vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans, dependents, or survivors on a range of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and receive back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay that is awarded can vary however it could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances lawyers or agents might decide to charge an hourly rate. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These matters can take months or even years to be resolved. The second reason is that most veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
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