5 Facts Veterans Disability Case Can Be A Beneficial Thing
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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans disability law firms in navigating the system to help them get the disability benefits they deserve. He is also a lawyer for his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, disproportionately rejecting their disability claims in a lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans with disabilities that are related to service. This rating is determined by the severity of an illness or injury and may range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is free of 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, allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can use to increase their lifetime earnings so that they can be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are known as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. However, certain conditions require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a client obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence required to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans disability law firms in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits that they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a key part of his practice after successfully representing himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans must first find the medical evidence that proves their disability. This includes X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation related to their condition. Providing these records to the VA is crucial. If a veteran doesn't have these documents then the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to make 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 ensures that you have an date of effective for benefits when you win your case.
When all the data is submitted after all the information has been received, the VA will schedule an examination for you. The VA will schedule an exam in accordance with the severity of your disability and the type of disability you claim. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the process of submitting your claim.
The VA will provide you with a decision package once the examinations have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you have a year to request a higher-level review.
At this point, a lawyer can help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in appeals right from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. Fortunately that the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you must tell the VA the reason you don't like their decision. You don't need to list every reason but you should include all the points you disagree with.
You should also request your C file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. In many cases there are missing or insufficient records. This could lead to an error in the rating.
If you file your NOD, the applicant will be asked if you would like your case to be reviewed by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success when the DRO reviews your case, compared to if it's reviewed by the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with an expert in senior ratings through a DRO review. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on the basis of a "de de novo" basis, which means that they will not give any deference to the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals process and can take up to three years to reach a new decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. The law currently does not permit lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. This is because the fee has to be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased by an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans may be able to identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database of accredited attorneys or claims representatives. They have been vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, lawsuit service members and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of matters including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. They only receive compensation when they are successful in defending their client's case, and also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit amount.
In rare instances an attorney or agent may decide to charge an the hourly basis. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. These matters can take a long time to resolve. Additionally, many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly rate.
Ken assists veterans disability law firms in navigating the system to help them get the disability benefits they deserve. He is also a lawyer for his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, disproportionately rejecting their disability claims in a lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans with disabilities that are related to service. This rating is determined by the severity of an illness or injury and may range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is free of 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, allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can use to increase their lifetime earnings so that they can be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are known as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. However, certain conditions require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a client obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence required to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans disability law firms in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits that they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a key part of his practice after successfully representing himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans must first find the medical evidence that proves their disability. This includes X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation related to their condition. Providing these records to the VA is crucial. If a veteran doesn't have these documents then the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to make 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 ensures that you have an date of effective for benefits when you win your case.
When all the data is submitted after all the information has been received, the VA will schedule an examination for you. The VA will schedule an exam in accordance with the severity of your disability and the type of disability you claim. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the process of submitting your claim.
The VA will provide you with a decision package once the examinations have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you have a year to request a higher-level review.
At this point, a lawyer can help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in appeals right from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. Fortunately that the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you must tell the VA the reason you don't like their decision. You don't need to list every reason but you should include all the points you disagree with.
You should also request your C file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. In many cases there are missing or insufficient records. This could lead to an error in the rating.
If you file your NOD, the applicant will be asked if you would like your case to be reviewed by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success when the DRO reviews your case, compared to if it's reviewed by the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with an expert in senior ratings through a DRO review. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on the basis of a "de de novo" basis, which means that they will not give any deference to the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals process and can take up to three years to reach a new decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. The law currently does not permit lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. This is because the fee has to be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased by an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans may be able to identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database of accredited attorneys or claims representatives. They have been vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, lawsuit service members and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of matters including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. They only receive compensation when they are successful in defending their client's case, and also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit amount.
In rare instances an attorney or agent may decide to charge an the hourly basis. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. These matters can take a long time to resolve. Additionally, many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly rate.
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