5 Veterans Disability Case-Related Lessons From The Professionals
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Ken counsels military veterans to assist them in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. 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 what is VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation given to veterans disability lawsuit with service-related disabilities is determined on their disability rating. This rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can be as low as 0% and up to 100 percent in increments of 10% (e.g., 20%, 30% etc). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic source of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, for example individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings to qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that can qualify veterans for disability compensation are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was started by a disabled vet who made fighting for veterans rights a top priority in his practice after successfully representing himself in an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans must first gather the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or any other documentation regarding their condition. It is vital to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents then the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim even before you have all the information and medical records required. The form also keeps the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in the event that you are successful in your case.
If all the required information is provided When all the information is submitted, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. The VA will schedule the exam based on the severity of your disability and the type of disability you're claiming. Make sure that you take this test, because if you miss it 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 packet. If the VA rejects your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can be of assistance at this point. VA-accredited lawyers can now be involved in appeals right from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans Disability law Firms disability benefits can be a difficult experience. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should state all the issues that you disagree with.
You should also request your C-file, or claims file, to see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually documents that are not complete or have been deleted. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.
When you submit your NOD, you'll be asked if you want your case reviewed by the 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.
If you are subject to the DRO review you can request an individual hearing with a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on an "de de novo" basis, meaning they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a totally new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take up to three years to reach an appeal to be heard.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to help you appeal an VA disability decision. The law as it stands today does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only payable if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can look through the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members or their dependents in a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. This means that they only get paid if they prevail in the appeal of the client and veterans disability law Firms receive back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay awarded varies, but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefit award.
In rare instances an attorney or agent might choose to charge an hourly fee. This is uncommon due to two reasons. First, these matters tend to be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. The second reason is that most veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
Ken counsels military veterans to assist them in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. 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 what is VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation given to veterans disability lawsuit with service-related disabilities is determined on their disability rating. This rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can be as low as 0% and up to 100 percent in increments of 10% (e.g., 20%, 30% etc). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic source of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, for example individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings to qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that can qualify veterans for disability compensation are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was started by a disabled vet who made fighting for veterans rights a top priority in his practice after successfully representing himself in an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans must first gather the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or any other documentation regarding their condition. It is vital to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents then the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim even before you have all the information and medical records required. The form also keeps the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in the event that you are successful in your case.
If all the required information is provided When all the information is submitted, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. The VA will schedule the exam based on the severity of your disability and the type of disability you're claiming. Make sure that you take this test, because if you miss it 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 packet. If the VA rejects your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can be of assistance at this point. VA-accredited lawyers can now be involved in appeals right from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans Disability law Firms disability benefits can be a difficult experience. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should state all the issues that you disagree with.
You should also request your C-file, or claims file, to see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually documents that are not complete or have been deleted. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.
When you submit your NOD, you'll be asked if you want your case reviewed by the 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.
If you are subject to the DRO review you can request an individual hearing with a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on an "de de novo" basis, meaning they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a totally new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take up to three years to reach an appeal to be heard.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to help you appeal an VA disability decision. The law as it stands today does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only payable if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can look through the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members or their dependents in a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. This means that they only get paid if they prevail in the appeal of the client and veterans disability law Firms receive back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay awarded varies, but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefit award.
In rare instances an attorney or agent might choose to charge an hourly fee. This is uncommon due to two reasons. First, these matters tend to be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. The second reason is that most veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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