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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans in navigating the system to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of veterans disability attorney Appeals hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School veterans disability attorney Legal Services Clinic this week The Department of veterans disability compensation Affairs discriminated for Veterans Disability Litigation decades against Black veterans disability compensation by denial of their disability claims.
What is an VA disability?
The amount of monetary compensation per month given to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury, and can range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30%, 20 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides a basic income to the disabled veteran and their families.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment allowances for clothing as well as prestabilization and hospitalization automobile allowances, and 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 extra credits to increase their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. Some of these conditions, however require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a client obtain this opinion and provide the necessary evidence to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are well-versed in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was started by a disabled vet who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
Veterans need to first collect the medical evidence that proves their disability. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports or other documentation relevant to their medical condition. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, Veterans Disability Litigation the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to make an intent to file. This form allows the VA examine your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. It also protects your effective date for compensation benefits should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment after all the required details have been received. The VA will schedule an examination according to the severity of your disability and the type of disability you claim. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the process of submitting your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package after the tests have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can help you 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 seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. Thankfully that the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't need to list every reason but you should include everything you disagree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are often incomplete or missing data. In certain cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD, you must choose whether you would like your case considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by the BVA.
If you are subject to an DRO review you can request an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct the review of your claim on the basis of a "de de novo" basis, which means they will not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a new Rating Decision. You may also decide to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest appeals process, and it could take up to three years before you receive a new decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee to assist you appeal a VA decision regarding a disability claim. The law as it stands today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be dependent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can use the VA's database of lawyers accredited to practice or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These representatives are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a broad variety of cases, including disability compensation claims and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency. This means that they are only paid if they are successful in winning the client's appeal and receive back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay awarded varies, but can be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit amount.
In rare cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these situations tend to be time-consuming and can go on for months or even years. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans in navigating the system to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of veterans disability attorney Appeals hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School veterans disability attorney Legal Services Clinic this week The Department of veterans disability compensation Affairs discriminated for Veterans Disability Litigation decades against Black veterans disability compensation by denial of their disability claims.
What is an VA disability?
The amount of monetary compensation per month given to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury, and can range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30%, 20 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides a basic income to the disabled veteran and their families.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment allowances for clothing as well as prestabilization and hospitalization automobile allowances, and 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 extra credits to increase their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. Some of these conditions, however require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a client obtain this opinion and provide the necessary evidence to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are well-versed in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was started by a disabled vet who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
Veterans need to first collect the medical evidence that proves their disability. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports or other documentation relevant to their medical condition. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, Veterans Disability Litigation the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to make an intent to file. This form allows the VA examine your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. It also protects your effective date for compensation benefits should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment after all the required details have been received. The VA will schedule an examination according to the severity of your disability and the type of disability you claim. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the process of submitting your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package after the tests have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can help you 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 seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. Thankfully that the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't need to list every reason but you should include everything you disagree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are often incomplete or missing data. In certain cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD, you must choose whether you would like your case considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by the BVA.
If you are subject to an DRO review you can request an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct the review of your claim on the basis of a "de de novo" basis, which means they will not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a new Rating Decision. You may also decide to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest appeals process, and it could take up to three years before you receive a new decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee to assist you appeal a VA decision regarding a disability claim. The law as it stands today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be dependent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can use the VA's database of lawyers accredited to practice or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These representatives are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a broad variety of cases, including disability compensation claims and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency. This means that they are only paid if they are successful in winning the client's appeal and receive back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay awarded varies, but can be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit amount.
In rare cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these situations tend to be time-consuming and can go on for months or even years. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
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