How Veterans Disability Case Can Be Your Next Big Obsession
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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken advises veterans of the military to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they are entitled to. Ken also represents clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic this week, the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by disproportionately denying their disability claims.
What is a VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans who have service-connected disabilities. This rating is determined by the severity of an injury or illness and may range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20%, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and their families.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment allowances for clothing as well as prestabilization and hospitalization car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These 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 so that they can be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that make a veteran eligible for disability compensation. However, certain conditions require an expert's advice. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to support a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients receive the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complexity of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who, after successfully representing himself in a Board of veterans disability law firms Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans an important aspect of his work.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans must track down the medical evidence for their condition. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes, as well as any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. Making these records available to the VA is very important. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, veterans Disability law firms they must be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This is a form that allows the VA to review your claim before you have all the information and medical records required. It also keeps your effective date for receiving compensation should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your examination after all the information has been received. This will depend on the number and type of disability you claim. Make sure that you take this exam, as If you don't this could affect your claim.
Once the tests are complete, after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision package. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you'll have one year to request a higher level review.
A lawyer can assist you at this point. Attorneys accredited by VA can be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is hugely beneficial to those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to send the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disagreement, you must inform the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you must be clear about the issues you disagree with.
You must also request your C-file, or claims file, to see what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are often incomplete or missing data. This can result in an error in the rating.
When you file your NOD you will need to decide if you would like your case reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll have a higher chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with an expert in senior ratings through a DRO review. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on a "de novo" basis, meaning they will not give deference to the previous decision. This usually will result in a brand new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the time taking appeals route and typically takes between one and three years to get an updated decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee if you appeal an VA decision regarding a disability claim. The law in place today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. This is due to the fact that the fee must be dependent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid out of the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.
Veterans can look through the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans disability law firms, dependents, or survivors on a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. They only receive compensation when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and 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 total past-due benefit.
In rare instances lawyers or agents might decide to charge an hourly rate. This is rare for two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to be resolved. Additionally, many veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
Ken advises veterans of the military to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they are entitled to. Ken also represents clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic this week, the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by disproportionately denying their disability claims.
What is a VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans who have service-connected disabilities. This rating is determined by the severity of an injury or illness and may range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20%, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and their families.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment allowances for clothing as well as prestabilization and hospitalization car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These 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 so that they can be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that make a veteran eligible for disability compensation. However, certain conditions require an expert's advice. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to support a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients receive the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complexity of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who, after successfully representing himself in a Board of veterans disability law firms Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans an important aspect of his work.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans must track down the medical evidence for their condition. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes, as well as any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. Making these records available to the VA is very important. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, veterans Disability law firms they must be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This is a form that allows the VA to review your claim before you have all the information and medical records required. It also keeps your effective date for receiving compensation should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your examination after all the information has been received. This will depend on the number and type of disability you claim. Make sure that you take this exam, as If you don't this could affect your claim.
Once the tests are complete, after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision package. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you'll have one year to request a higher level review.
A lawyer can assist you at this point. Attorneys accredited by VA can be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is hugely beneficial to those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to send the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disagreement, you must inform the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you must be clear about the issues you disagree with.
You must also request your C-file, or claims file, to see what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are often incomplete or missing data. This can result in an error in the rating.
When you file your NOD you will need to decide if you would like your case reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll have a higher chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with an expert in senior ratings through a DRO review. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on a "de novo" basis, meaning they will not give deference to the previous decision. This usually will result in a brand new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the time taking appeals route and typically takes between one and three years to get an updated decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee if you appeal an VA decision regarding a disability claim. The law in place today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. This is due to the fact that the fee must be dependent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid out of the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.
Veterans can look through the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans disability law firms, dependents, or survivors on a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. They only receive compensation when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and 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 total past-due benefit.
In rare instances lawyers or agents might decide to charge an hourly rate. This is rare for two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to be resolved. Additionally, many veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
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