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The Reasons Veterans Disability Case Is More Risky Than You Thought
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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken counsels military veterans to help them get the disability compensation they are entitled to. He also represents his clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by discriminating against their disability claims in a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of the injury or illness and can vary from 0% to 100% in 10% increments (e.g., 20%, 30% etc). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their families.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation, such as individual unemployability, 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 credit that they can use to boost their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. However, some of these circumstances require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a customer in obtaining this opinion, and provide the necessary evidence to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans disability lawsuit in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complexity of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I make a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence supporting their disability. This could include X-rays, doctor's reports as well as any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This is a form that permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records required. This form also preserves the date of effective compensation benefits in case you are successful in your case.
When all the information is submitted When all the information is submitted, the VA will schedule an exam for you. This will depend on the quantity and type of disability you claim. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the process of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA decides to deny the claim, you'll have a year to request a higher-level review.
A lawyer can assist you in this situation. Lawyers who are accredited by VA can now be involved in the appeals from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a difficult experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to list all of the reasons but you should include everything you disagree with.
You should also request your C file or claims file to see the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. There are usually documents that are not complete or have been deleted. This could lead to an error in the rating.
When you submit your NOD you must decide whether you would like your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a higher chance of success when you opt for a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert via the process of a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de novo", meaning that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. You may also opt to request that the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the most time taking appeals route and typically takes between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help you appeal a VA decision regarding an appeal for disability. The law currently does not permit lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only payable if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically, these fees will be paid out of the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.
Veterans can search the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors in a range of issues including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for Veterans Disability veterans are paid on a contingency basis. They only receive compensation when they win their client's appeal, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is paid varies, but may be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit amount.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney may decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is rare for two reasons. First, these cases tend to be time-consuming and can drag on for months or even years. Additionally, many veterans and their families don't afford to pay an hourly rate.
Ken counsels military veterans to help them get the disability compensation they are entitled to. He also represents his clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by discriminating against their disability claims in a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of the injury or illness and can vary from 0% to 100% in 10% increments (e.g., 20%, 30% etc). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their families.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation, such as individual unemployability, 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 credit that they can use to boost their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. However, some of these circumstances require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a customer in obtaining this opinion, and provide the necessary evidence to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans disability lawsuit in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complexity of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I make a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence supporting their disability. This could include X-rays, doctor's reports as well as any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This is a form that permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records required. This form also preserves the date of effective compensation benefits in case you are successful in your case.
When all the information is submitted When all the information is submitted, the VA will schedule an exam for you. This will depend on the quantity and type of disability you claim. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the process of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA decides to deny the claim, you'll have a year to request a higher-level review.
A lawyer can assist you in this situation. Lawyers who are accredited by VA can now be involved in the appeals from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a difficult experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to list all of the reasons but you should include everything you disagree with.
You should also request your C file or claims file to see the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. There are usually documents that are not complete or have been deleted. This could lead to an error in the rating.
When you submit your NOD you must decide whether you would like your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a higher chance of success when you opt for a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert via the process of a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de novo", meaning that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. You may also opt to request that the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the most time taking appeals route and typically takes between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help you appeal a VA decision regarding an appeal for disability. The law currently does not permit lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only payable if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically, these fees will be paid out of the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.
Veterans can search the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors in a range of issues including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for Veterans Disability veterans are paid on a contingency basis. They only receive compensation when they win their client's appeal, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is paid varies, but may be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit amount.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney may decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is rare for two reasons. First, these cases tend to be time-consuming and can drag on for months or even years. Additionally, many veterans and their families don't afford to pay an hourly rate.
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