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7 Things You'd Never Know About Veterans Disability Case
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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists sparks veterans disability law firm to get the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents 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 an VA Disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury, and can range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation such as individual unemployment, auto allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credit that they can use to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for Vimeo disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that make disabled veterans for disability benefits are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist clients in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence needed to prove an application for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to ensuring that our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and are well-versed with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans disability attorney' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I submit a claim?
Veterans must first gather the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their medical condition. It is vital to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is the filing of an intent to file. This form lets the VA review your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. It also preserves your date of eligibility for compensation benefits when you win your case.
The VA will schedule your examination when all information has been received. The VA will schedule the exam according to the severity of your disability and the type you are claiming. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the processing of your claim.
The VA will provide you with a decision package after the tests have been completed. If the VA denies your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this moment, a lawyer could assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a hugely beneficial to those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement you should state to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you must state all the issues that you don't agree with.
You should also request your C file, or claims file, so that you can determine what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are often documents that are not complete or have been deleted. In some cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if prefer to have your situation considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll have a greater chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert via a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo" this means they will not rely on the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to assist appeal a VA decision regarding the basis of disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for assistance in a claim. This is because the fee has to be dependent on the lawyer prevailing in your case, or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can search the VA's database of lawyers accredited to practice or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of matters such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they will only be paid if they prevail in the client's appeal and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of backpay awarded can vary but it could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney might decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. This is rare for two reasons. These issues can take months or years to resolve. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families cannot afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
Ken assists sparks veterans disability law firm to get the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents 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 an VA Disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury, and can range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation such as individual unemployment, auto allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credit that they can use to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for Vimeo disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that make disabled veterans for disability benefits are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist clients in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence needed to prove an application for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to ensuring that our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and are well-versed with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans disability attorney' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I submit a claim?
Veterans must first gather the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their medical condition. It is vital to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is the filing of an intent to file. This form lets the VA review your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. It also preserves your date of eligibility for compensation benefits when you win your case.
The VA will schedule your examination when all information has been received. The VA will schedule the exam according to the severity of your disability and the type you are claiming. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the processing of your claim.
The VA will provide you with a decision package after the tests have been completed. If the VA denies your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this moment, a lawyer could assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a hugely beneficial to those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement you should state to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you must state all the issues that you don't agree with.
You should also request your C file, or claims file, so that you can determine what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are often documents that are not complete or have been deleted. In some cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if prefer to have your situation considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll have a greater chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert via a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo" this means they will not rely on the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to assist appeal a VA decision regarding the basis of disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for assistance in a claim. This is because the fee has to be dependent on the lawyer prevailing in your case, or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can search the VA's database of lawyers accredited to practice or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of matters such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they will only be paid if they prevail in the client's appeal and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of backpay awarded can vary but it could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney might decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. This is rare for two reasons. These issues can take months or years to resolve. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families cannot afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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