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How to File a Veterans Disability Claim

A veteran's disability claim is an important component of his or her benefit application. Many veterans earn tax-free earnings when their claims are accepted.

It's no secret that the VA is way behind in the process of processing disability claims from veterans. A decision can take months or even years.

Aggravation

Veterans could be eligible for disability compensation in the event that their condition was aggravated due to their military service. This type of claim can be physical or mental. A skilled VA lawyer can help former service members file an aggravated disability claim. The claimant must demonstrate through medical evidence or an independent opinion, that their medical condition prior to service was aggravated by active duty.

A doctor who is an expert in the disability of the veteran can offer an independent medical opinion that will demonstrate the severity of the pre-service illness. In addition to a doctor's report the veteran will need to submit medical records as well as lay statements from friends or family members who can testify to the severity of their pre-service condition.

It is vital to remember in a veterans disability claim that the condition being aggravated has to differ from the original disability rating. A disability attorney can advise an ex-servicemember on how to provide the proper medical evidence and testimony to establish that their original condition was not just aggravated through military service, but actually worse than it would have been had it not been for the aggravating factor.

In order to address this issue VA is proposing to realign the two "aggravation" standards within its regulations 38 CFR 3.306 and 3.310. The differing wording of these provisions has created confusion and controversy in the claims process. The inconsistent use of terms such as "increased disability" and "any increased severity" are the main cause of litigation.

Conditions of Service

To be eligible for benefits, a veteran must prove that the cause of their impairment or illness was caused by service. This is called showing "service connection." For certain conditions, such as Ischemic heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases that manifest as a result of Amputations that are connected to service, the service connection is granted automatically. Veterans with other conditions, like PTSD, must provide lay testimony or lay evidence from people who knew them during their time in the military to connect their condition to a specific event that occurred during their time in the military.

A preexisting medical issue could be service-related if it was aggravated through active duty and not by natural progress of the disease. The best method to prove this is by providing an opinion from a doctor that states that the ailment was due to service and not the normal progress of the condition.

Certain illnesses and injuries are believed to be caused or softjoin.co.kr aggravated by service. These are called "presumptive diseases." This includes exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam and Korea veterans radiation exposure in Prisoners of War and various Gulf War conditions. Some chronic diseases and tropical diseases are also thought to be caused or worsened by military service. These include AL amyloidosis, chloracne or other acne-related diseases such as porphyria cutanea tarda multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, and diabetes mellitus type 2. For more information on these presumptive diseases, click here.

Appeal

The VA has a procedure to appeal their decision to grant or deny benefits. The first step is to make a notice of disagreement. Your VA-accredited attorney may complete this for you but if not, you may file it yourself. This form is used by the VA to inform them that you do not agree with their decision and you would like a higher-level review of your case.

There are two options to request a higher level review. Both options should be carefully considered. You can request a personal meeting with a Decision Review Officer in your local office. The DRO will conduct a review de novo (no deference to the earlier decision) and either reverse or affirm the decision made earlier. You might or may not be allowed to submit new evidence. You may also request an interview with an Veterans Law judge at the Board of Veterans' Appeals, web011.dmonster.kr Washington D.C.

There are many aspects to consider when selecting the most appropriate route for your appeal, so it's crucial to discuss these issues with your attorney who is accredited by the VA. They'll have experience and know the best option for your situation. They also know the challenges faced by disabled veterans which makes them an effective advocate for you.

Time Limits

If you suffer from a disability that was incurred or worsened during military service, you could file a claim in order to receive compensation. You'll need to be patient while the VA reviews and decides on your application. You may need to wait up to 180 calendar days after submitting your claim before receiving a decision.

There are a variety of factors that affect the time the VA takes to make a decision on your claim. The amount of evidence you provide will play a big role in the speed at which your claim is considered. The location of the field office responsible for your claim will also affect how long it takes for the VA to review your claims.

How often you check in with the VA on the status of your claim could also affect the time it takes to finish the process. You can speed up the process by submitting proof whenever you can and being specific in your details regarding the address of the medical care facilities that you use, and submitting any requested information immediately when it becomes available.

If you believe that there has been a mistake in the decision made regarding your disability, then you can request a higher-level review. You must submit all of the facts about your case to an experienced reviewer who will determine whether there an error in the original decision. This review does not include any new evidence.

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