Why Veterans Disability Case Is More Dangerous Than You Thought
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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of veterans disability claim Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by generally denying their disability claims, according to the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's veterans disability lawyers 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 based upon the severity of an illness or injury and may range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to increase their lifetime earnings to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are known as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that can qualify disabled veterans for disability benefits are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, certain conditions require an expert's opinion. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the proof needed to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans disability compensation claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients get the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are proficient in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who was able to successfully represent himself in a Board of veterans disability settlement Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I make a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence that supports their impairment. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports or other documentation regarding their medical condition. The submission of these records to the VA is vital. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to file an intent to file. This form permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim even before you have all the medical records required. This form also protects the date of effective compensation benefits in the event you succeed in your claim.
The VA will schedule your appointment when all information is received. The VA will schedule the exam depending on the number of disabilities as well as the type you claim. Make sure that you take the exam, since if you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package when the examinations 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.
A lawyer can be of assistance at this point. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit to those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. Thankfully the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office, which will then send you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement you should state to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. You don't have to include all the reasons, but you should mention all the points you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file, or claims file, so that you can determine what evidence the VA used to reach their decision. There are usually documents that are not complete or have been deleted. This can result in a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD you will need to decide if you would like to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll be more likely to have success with the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior Veterans Disability Litigation rating expert through a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo" this means they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. You may also decide to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time lengthy appeals procedure and typically can take between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee for helping you appeal a VA decision on the basis of disability. The law currently does not permit lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. This is because the fee has to be contingent on the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly from any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.
Veterans may be able find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents as well as survivors on a range of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans disability compensation are paid on the basis of a contingent. They only receive compensation when they prevail in their client's appeal and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay that is granted can differ but it could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an per hour basis. However, this is not the norm due to two reasons. First, these cases are often time consuming and can take months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families can't afford an hourly rate.
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of veterans disability claim Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by generally denying their disability claims, according to the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's veterans disability lawyers 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 based upon the severity of an illness or injury and may range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to increase their lifetime earnings to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are known as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that can qualify disabled veterans for disability benefits are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, certain conditions require an expert's opinion. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the proof needed to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans disability compensation claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients get the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are proficient in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who was able to successfully represent himself in a Board of veterans disability settlement Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I make a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence that supports their impairment. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports or other documentation regarding their medical condition. The submission of these records to the VA is vital. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to file an intent to file. This form permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim even before you have all the medical records required. This form also protects the date of effective compensation benefits in the event you succeed in your claim.
The VA will schedule your appointment when all information is received. The VA will schedule the exam depending on the number of disabilities as well as the type you claim. Make sure that you take the exam, since if you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package when the examinations 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.
A lawyer can be of assistance at this point. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit to those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. Thankfully the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office, which will then send you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement you should state to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. You don't have to include all the reasons, but you should mention all the points you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file, or claims file, so that you can determine what evidence the VA used to reach their decision. There are usually documents that are not complete or have been deleted. This can result in a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD you will need to decide if you would like to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll be more likely to have success with the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior Veterans Disability Litigation rating expert through a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo" this means they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. You may also decide to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time lengthy appeals procedure and typically can take between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee for helping you appeal a VA decision on the basis of disability. The law currently does not permit lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. This is because the fee has to be contingent on the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly from any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.
Veterans may be able find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents as well as survivors on a range of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans disability compensation are paid on the basis of a contingent. They only receive compensation when they prevail in their client's appeal and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay that is granted can differ but it could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an per hour basis. However, this is not the norm due to two reasons. First, these cases are often time consuming and can take months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families can't afford an hourly rate.
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