Veterans Disability Legal Help

A New York veterans disability lawyer will assist you with the bureaucracy at the VA. The lawyer can assist you in obtaining private medical records and other proofs needed to win your case.

Your disability rating will determine the amount of compensation you will receive. It will be based on the severity of your condition as well as the extent to which it affects you from working and carry out normal activities.

Service Connection

If you are able to prove that your condition is connected to your military service, you may be entitled to monthly monetary compensation. The amount you are awarded depends on a variety of factors such as your disability rating and the number of individuals who are considered dependents. It is important to understand the various kinds of benefits that you can receive after your disability has been determined to be service-connected. A veteran's disability lawyer can help you get the money you require.

You must provide medical proof to prove that your current health issue is the result of an injury, illness, or other illness that occurred during active duty or that was aggravated due to. You can be service-connected even when you have an existing condition or disorder that was identified on the medical entrance exam to the military, but was later aggravated by a specific event. To prove a medical decline requires an opinion from a doctor that proves that the increase in symptoms was not caused by the natural progression of the condition.

Many diseases or conditions are presumed to be the result of events that took place during the service, including cancers attributed to Agent Orange exposure, Gulf War conditions and PTSD. These are called presumptive conditions and require proof that you have served at least 90 continuous days of active duty, or were in prison for the prescribed length of time.

Appealing an Denial

It can be a bit frustrating to find out that your claim for disability benefits, including compensation, allowances, education benefits, unemployment and a special monthly compensation, has been rejected. The VA is a large bureaucracy that can make it difficult to navigate the process and Veterans Disability Law Firm obtain the disability rating you deserve. Our lawyers can help submit an appeal and provide the reasons behind why your claim was denied. This could be due to lack of evidence.

Our lawyers have a breadth of experience in the VA claims process. They can assist you through the entire process and represent you in the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims and the Board of Veterans Appeals.

During the review process, you may be required to submit new and relevant proof to prove the fact that your disability is a result of service. You can do this by completing the Form 20-0996, and listing the issues you believe were not addressed at the time the initial denial was made. This is an excellent opportunity to show that the original decision was not correct and you have the right to the benefits you sought.

During this time we will assist you with navigating the VA's complicated rules and regulations, ensuring that your claim is handled correctly. We can also help understand how to combine your VA benefits with Social Security.

The process of filing a claim

The filing process can be complex and time-consuming. The VA requires that veterans submit a detailed listing of all his or her conditions and injuries that are for the benefit of veterans, and evidence that ties those injuries to their service. An experienced lawyer can make the difference in a claim being approved or denied.

If you are denied benefits by your local VA, your attorney may appeal and ask for a higher level of review. Your attorney may recommend that you provide additional evidence to strengthen your case. This could include new medical information, statements from friends and family members, police reports or military records, or hospital and medical clinic records.

Your attorney can assist with submitting the SF 180 form that is used to request a claim record from your local VA office. The document should include all relevant information regarding your medical history, current symptoms and the reason why you believe they are related to your service.

Congress created the VA disability benefits process to be a benefit for veterans therefore there is no time frame for a veteran to make a claim. However you must satisfy certain conditions to receive compensation. These include a minimum service period and a non-dismissable discharge type.

Meeting with an attorney

Many veterans face overwhelming challenges when applying for disability benefits. They must navigate VA regulations and bureaucracy, while juggling the pressures of their medical conditions and family problems. This can lead to mistakes when filling out forms, providing documents or not meeting deadlines. A veteran disability attorney can offer guidance to assist veterans in avoiding these mistakes and increase their chances of success.

A veteran may also appeal an appeal denied by an attorney. There are three options for a decision review for veterans if they aren't satisfied with the decision made on their claim: A Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review or a Board Appeal. A Colorado veterans disability lawyer can help you fight and examine your case to find out what went wrong with the VA denial.

A disabled veteran could be eligible for monthly monetary compensation which is based on their disability rating. They could also be eligible for Social Security benefits. If they are employed the employer must make reasonable accommodations to accommodate the request of a disabled employee. This is in line with the ADA which restricts the power of employers to ask for medical records and also prohibits discrimination based on disability. A Colorado veterans disability law firm can help veterans find appropriate accommodations for their condition and get the benefits they are entitled to.