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Why Everyone Is Talking About Veterans Disability Case Today
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Ken advises veterans of the military to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they are entitled to. He also represents his clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans disability law Firms Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by disproportionately rejecting their disability claims according to the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
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. This rating is based upon the severity of an injury or illness, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is exempt from tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization car allowances, and veterans disability Law firms hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credits to increase their earnings over the course of their lives for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. However, some of these conditions require an expert's advice. An experienced veteran lawyer can help a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to support the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans need to first collect the medical evidence of their disability. This could include X-rays, doctor's reports, as well as any other documentation related to the veteran's condition. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is a filing of an intent to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have the necessary information and medical records. This form also preserves the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits if you have a successful case.
The VA will schedule your exam after all the details have been received. It will depend 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 submitting your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the examinations are completed. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you will have one year to request a more thorough review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in appeals from the start, which is an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a difficult experience. Thankfully there is a way to appeal the decision. VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you must inform the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't have to give every reason, but you must be clear about the issues you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file so that you can determine the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. There are often documents that are not complete or have been deleted. This could lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, you must choose whether you would like to have your case reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you will have a better chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert through a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de novo" this means they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time demanding appeals process and usually takes between one and three years to get an updated decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help appeal an VA decision on a disability claim. But, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance in a claim. 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 can look through the VA's database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of matters including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on a contingent 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 back pay that is granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit amount.
In rare instances, an agent or attorney may choose to charge on an hourly basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these situations are often time consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, most veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
Ken advises veterans of the military to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they are entitled to. He also represents his clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans disability law Firms Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by disproportionately rejecting their disability claims according to the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
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. This rating is based upon the severity of an injury or illness, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is exempt from tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization car allowances, and veterans disability Law firms hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credits to increase their earnings over the course of their lives for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. However, some of these conditions require an expert's advice. An experienced veteran lawyer can help a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to support the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans need to first collect the medical evidence of their disability. This could include X-rays, doctor's reports, as well as any other documentation related to the veteran's condition. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is a filing of an intent to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have the necessary information and medical records. This form also preserves the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits if you have a successful case.
The VA will schedule your exam after all the details have been received. It will depend 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 submitting your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the examinations are completed. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you will have one year to request a more thorough review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in appeals from the start, which is an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a difficult experience. Thankfully there is a way to appeal the decision. VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you must inform the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't have to give every reason, but you must be clear about the issues you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file so that you can determine the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. There are often documents that are not complete or have been deleted. This could lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, you must choose whether you would like to have your case reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you will have a better chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert through a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de novo" this means they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time demanding appeals process and usually takes between one and three years to get an updated decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help appeal an VA decision on a disability claim. But, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance in a claim. 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 can look through the VA's database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of matters including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on a contingent 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 back pay that is granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit amount.
In rare instances, an agent or attorney may choose to charge on an hourly basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these situations are often time consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, most veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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