Veterans Disability Case Tips From The Most Successful In The Business
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Ken assists veterans to get the disability benefits they deserve. Ken assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School veterans disability lawsuit Legal Services Clinic this week, the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by denial of their disability claims.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with disabilities that are related to service. The rating is based on the severity of an illness or injury and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30%, 20%, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a basic source of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation such as individual unemployment, auto allowance, clothing allowance, and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings so that they can qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. A seasoned lawyer with experience can assist clients in obtaining this opinion and provide the proof needed to prove the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed with the complexities of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after securing his own representation in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights an important aspect of his work.
How do I claim a benefit?
First, veterans need to look up the medical evidence that supports their condition. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes or other evidence related to their medical condition. The submission of these records to the VA is crucial. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is the filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have the necessary information and medical records. The form also keeps the date of effective compensation benefits if you have a successful case.
When all the data is in, the VA will arrange an examination for you. This will be dependent on the quantity and type of disability you claim. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the processing of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package once the examinations have been completed. If the VA denies your claim you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for people seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. Fortunately the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you should tell the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't have to include all of the reasons, but you should mention all the points you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. Sometimes there are missing or incomplete records. This could lead to an error in the rating.
When you file your NOD, it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case reviewed 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 reviews your case than when it's reviewed by BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert via the process of a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo" this means they will not defer to the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. You can also choose to request that the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest appeals process and can take approximately three years to get an update on the decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to help you appeal an VA disability decision. The law in place today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due if the lawyer is successful in your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. The fees are typically paid out of any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can use the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors on a range of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. This means that they only get paid if they win the client's appeal and are awarded back payment from the VA. The amount of backpay that is granted can differ but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances an attorney or agent could decide to charge an hourly fee. However, this is not the norm due to two reasons. First, these cases tend to be time-consuming and can take months or even years. Additionally, many veterans and their families can't afford an hourly fee.
Ken assists veterans to get the disability benefits they deserve. Ken assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School veterans disability lawsuit Legal Services Clinic this week, the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by denial of their disability claims.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with disabilities that are related to service. The rating is based on the severity of an illness or injury and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30%, 20%, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a basic source of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation such as individual unemployment, auto allowance, clothing allowance, and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings so that they can qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. A seasoned lawyer with experience can assist clients in obtaining this opinion and provide the proof needed to prove the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed with the complexities of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after securing his own representation in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights an important aspect of his work.
How do I claim a benefit?
First, veterans need to look up the medical evidence that supports their condition. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes or other evidence related to their medical condition. The submission of these records to the VA is crucial. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is the filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have the necessary information and medical records. The form also keeps the date of effective compensation benefits if you have a successful case.
When all the data is in, the VA will arrange an examination for you. This will be dependent on the quantity and type of disability you claim. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the processing of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package once the examinations have been completed. If the VA denies your claim you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for people seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. Fortunately the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you should tell the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't have to include all of the reasons, but you should mention all the points you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. Sometimes there are missing or incomplete records. This could lead to an error in the rating.
When you file your NOD, it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case reviewed 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 reviews your case than when it's reviewed by BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert via the process of a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo" this means they will not defer to the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. You can also choose to request that the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest appeals process and can take approximately three years to get an update on the decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee to help you appeal an VA disability decision. The law in place today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due if the lawyer is successful in your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. The fees are typically paid out of any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can use the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors on a range of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. This means that they only get paid if they win the client's appeal and are awarded back payment from the VA. The amount of backpay that is granted can differ but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances an attorney or agent could decide to charge an hourly fee. However, this is not the norm due to two reasons. First, these cases tend to be time-consuming and can take months or even years. Additionally, many veterans and their families can't afford an hourly fee.
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