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Ken counsels veterans of the military to help them obtain the disability benefits they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of veterans disability lawsuits Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by disproportionately rejecting their disability claims, according to an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities is determined on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury and can range from zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and their family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, car allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These 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 special credits to increase their lifetime earnings for retirement or disability benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, a few of these circumstances require an expert's opinion. A seasoned lawyer with experience can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients to receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complexity of VA law and procedure. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a major part of his practice after he successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans need to track down the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes X-rays, doctor's notes or other evidence that relate to their health. It is crucial to provide these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the medical records required. It also preserves your effective date for receiving compensation if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your exam after all the required details have been received. This will be dependent on the quantity and type of disability you claim. Be sure to take this exam, as if you miss it the exam could delay your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the examinations are completed. If the VA refuses to accept your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
At this moment, a lawyer will assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you have to tell the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you must mention all the aspects you don't agree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file to see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are gaps or insufficient records. In some cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
After you have submitted your NOD, it will be asked to decide if you would like your case reviewed either by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have a greater chance of success when the DRO reviews your case, compared to when it's reviewed by the BVA.
When you request a DRO review, you have the option of requesting an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on an "de de novo" basis, meaning they do not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest demanding appeals process and usually can take between one and three years to receive an updated decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee if you appeal an VA decision regarding a disability claim. However, current law prevents lawyers from charging for assistance in a claim. The fee is only payable when the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically, these fees will be paid directly from the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.
Veterans may be able identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents or survivors on a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they only get paid if they succeed in winning the client's appeal and are awarded back payment from the VA. The amount of backpay given can be different but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare instances an attorney or agent might decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. These matters can take months or even years to be resolved. In addition, many veterans and their families can't afford an hourly fee.
Ken counsels veterans of the military to help them obtain the disability benefits they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of veterans disability lawsuits Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by disproportionately rejecting their disability claims, according to an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities is determined on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury and can range from zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and their family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, car allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These 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 special credits to increase their lifetime earnings for retirement or disability benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, a few of these circumstances require an expert's opinion. A seasoned lawyer with experience can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients to receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complexity of VA law and procedure. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a major part of his practice after he successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans need to track down the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes X-rays, doctor's notes or other evidence that relate to their health. It is crucial to provide these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the medical records required. It also preserves your effective date for receiving compensation if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your exam after all the required details have been received. This will be dependent on the quantity and type of disability you claim. Be sure to take this exam, as if you miss it the exam could delay your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the examinations are completed. If the VA refuses to accept your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
At this moment, a lawyer will assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you have to tell the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you must mention all the aspects you don't agree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file to see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are gaps or insufficient records. In some cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
After you have submitted your NOD, it will be asked to decide if you would like your case reviewed either by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have a greater chance of success when the DRO reviews your case, compared to when it's reviewed by the BVA.
When you request a DRO review, you have the option of requesting an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on an "de de novo" basis, meaning they do not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest demanding appeals process and usually can take between one and three years to receive an updated decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee if you appeal an VA decision regarding a disability claim. However, current law prevents lawyers from charging for assistance in a claim. The fee is only payable when the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically, these fees will be paid directly from the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.
Veterans may be able identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents or survivors on a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they only get paid if they succeed in winning the client's appeal and are awarded back payment from the VA. The amount of backpay given can be different but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare instances an attorney or agent might decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. These matters can take months or even years to be resolved. In addition, many veterans and their families can't afford an hourly fee.
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