It's Time To Upgrade Your Veterans Disability Case Options
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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they deserve. Ken is also a lawyer for his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by generally denying their disability claims in the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA disability?
The amount of monetary compensation per month provided to veterans suffering from service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is determined by the severity of an injury or illness, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20% 30%, 20%, etc.). The compensation is exempt from tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, car 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 utilize to increase their lifetime earnings to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that qualify veterans for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, certain conditions require an expert's opinion. A seasoned veteran attorney can assist a client obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence required to prove an claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans disability settlement in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are familiar with the intricacies of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing, made veterans disability compensation' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I file a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence that proves their disability. This could include X-rays, doctor's notes, as well in any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. It is vital to provide these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents and the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records required. This form also protects the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in the event you are successful in your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment after all the information has been received. The VA will schedule an examination depending on the number of disabilities and the type you are claiming. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the processing of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the tests have been completed. If the VA rejects the claim, you have a year to request a higher level review.
A lawyer can be of assistance at this point. Lawyers who are accredited by VA can now be involved in the appeals from the start, which is a huge advantage for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. The VA offers an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you must list all the points you don't agree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) to see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are gaps or Veterans Disability Litigation insufficient records. This can lead to an error in the rating.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if want to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have a greater chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert through an DRO review. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on an "de de novo" basis, which means they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest appeals process and can take up to three years to reach an update on the decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. But, current law prohibits lawyers from charging fees for Veterans Disability Litigation assistance when submitting a claim. The fee is only payable when the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments 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 people have been accredited by the Department of veterans disability legal Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents as well as survivors in a range of issues including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans operate on a contingent basis. They only get paid when they are successful in defending their client's case, and also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay given varies, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit.
In rare instances an attorney or agent might decide to charge on an the hourly basis. This is rare for two reasons. These matters can take a long time to be resolved. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they deserve. Ken is also a lawyer for his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by generally denying their disability claims in the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA disability?
The amount of monetary compensation per month provided to veterans suffering from service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is determined by the severity of an injury or illness, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20% 30%, 20%, etc.). The compensation is exempt from tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, car 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 utilize to increase their lifetime earnings to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that qualify veterans for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, certain conditions require an expert's opinion. A seasoned veteran attorney can assist a client obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence required to prove an claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans disability settlement in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are familiar with the intricacies of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing, made veterans disability compensation' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I file a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence that proves their disability. This could include X-rays, doctor's notes, as well in any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. It is vital to provide these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents and the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records required. This form also protects the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in the event you are successful in your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment after all the information has been received. The VA will schedule an examination depending on the number of disabilities and the type you are claiming. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the processing of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the tests have been completed. If the VA rejects the claim, you have a year to request a higher level review.
A lawyer can be of assistance at this point. Lawyers who are accredited by VA can now be involved in the appeals from the start, which is a huge advantage for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. The VA offers an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you must list all the points you don't agree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) to see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are gaps or Veterans Disability Litigation insufficient records. This can lead to an error in the rating.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if want to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have a greater chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert through an DRO review. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on an "de de novo" basis, which means they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest appeals process and can take up to three years to reach an update on the decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. But, current law prohibits lawyers from charging fees for Veterans Disability Litigation assistance when submitting a claim. The fee is only payable when the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments 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 people have been accredited by the Department of veterans disability legal Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents as well as survivors in a range of issues including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans operate on a contingent basis. They only get paid when they are successful in defending their client's case, and also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay given varies, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit.
In rare instances an attorney or agent might decide to charge on an the hourly basis. This is rare for two reasons. These matters can take a long time to be resolved. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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