Why All The Fuss Over Veterans Disability Case?
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Ken assists veterans to get the disability benefits they are entitled to. He is also a lawyer for his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School veterans disability law firms [try these out] Legal Services Clinic this week the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by disproportionately denying their disability claims.
What is an VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans who have disabilities that are related to service. This rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can vary from 0% to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income for disabled veterans and their families.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation, such as the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to increase their lifetime earnings so that they can qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions, however require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client to obtain this opinion and provide the proof needed to prove the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience 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 thousands disability cases and are conversant with the complexities of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.
How do I submit a claim?
The first step is to locate the medical evidence for their impairment. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their condition. It is vital to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is the filing of an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim before you have the necessary information and medical records. It also protects your effective date for compensation benefits in the event that you win your case.
If all the required information is provided, the VA will schedule an exam for you. The VA will schedule the exam in accordance with the severity of your disability and the type of disability you're claiming. Make sure that you take the exam, since in the event you fail to take it, it could delay your claim.
Once the examinations are complete after which the VA will examine the evidence and send you a confirmation packet. If the VA decides to deny the claim, you have a year to request a higher level review.
At this moment, a lawyer could help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in the appeals from the start, 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. Thankfully the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit an Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office, which will then send you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you should tell the VA the reason you don't like their decision. You don't need to list all of the reasons however, you must mention all the points you disagree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can review the evidence the VA used in making their decision. There are often incomplete or missing records. In certain cases, this can lead to an error in the rating decision.
After you have submitted your NOD, the applicant will be asked to choose whether you want your case to be reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have a higher chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review you can request a personal hearing before an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will examine your claim "de novo" this means they will not accept the previous decision. This usually results in a totally new Rating Decision. You may also opt to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the time taking appeals route and typically takes anywhere from one to three years for a new decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. The law currently does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased by an appeal. Typically the fees will be directly derived from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a wide range of matters including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on an ad-hoc basis. They only receive compensation when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is given varies, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit amount.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney might decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is not common for two reasons. These matters can take months or years to be resolved. The second reason is that most veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans to get the disability benefits they are entitled to. He is also a lawyer for his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School veterans disability law firms [try these out] Legal Services Clinic this week the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by disproportionately denying their disability claims.
What is an VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans who have disabilities that are related to service. This rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can vary from 0% to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income for disabled veterans and their families.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation, such as the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to increase their lifetime earnings so that they can qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions, however require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client to obtain this opinion and provide the proof needed to prove the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience 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 thousands disability cases and are conversant with the complexities of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.
How do I submit a claim?
The first step is to locate the medical evidence for their impairment. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their condition. It is vital to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is the filing of an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim before you have the necessary information and medical records. It also protects your effective date for compensation benefits in the event that you win your case.
If all the required information is provided, the VA will schedule an exam for you. The VA will schedule the exam in accordance with the severity of your disability and the type of disability you're claiming. Make sure that you take the exam, since in the event you fail to take it, it could delay your claim.
Once the examinations are complete after which the VA will examine the evidence and send you a confirmation packet. If the VA decides to deny the claim, you have a year to request a higher level review.
At this moment, a lawyer could help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in the appeals from the start, 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. Thankfully the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit an Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office, which will then send you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you should tell the VA the reason you don't like their decision. You don't need to list all of the reasons however, you must mention all the points you disagree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can review the evidence the VA used in making their decision. There are often incomplete or missing records. In certain cases, this can lead to an error in the rating decision.
After you have submitted your NOD, the applicant will be asked to choose whether you want your case to be reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have a higher chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review you can request a personal hearing before an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will examine your claim "de novo" this means they will not accept the previous decision. This usually results in a totally new Rating Decision. You may also opt to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the time taking appeals route and typically takes anywhere from one to three years for a new decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. The law currently does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased by an appeal. Typically the fees will be directly derived from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a wide range of matters including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on an ad-hoc basis. They only receive compensation when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is given varies, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit amount.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney might decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is not common for two reasons. These matters can take months or years to be resolved. The second reason is that most veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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