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Ken counsels military veterans disability lawsuits to assist them in getting the disability compensation they deserve. Ken also represents his 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 disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans disability lawsuits who have service-connected disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of an injury or illness and may range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30%, 20%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their families.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, auto allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits 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 credit to boost their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that qualify an individual for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, Veterans Disability certain conditions require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a customer in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients receive the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after securing his own representation in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I claim a benefit?
The first step is to find the medical evidence supporting their impairment. This includes Xrays or doctor's reports as well as any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. Giving these records to VA is essential. If a veteran doesn't have these documents then the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have the needed information and medical records. It also keeps your date of eligibility for compensation benefits should you prevail in your case.
When all the information is submitted, the VA will arrange an examination for you. The VA will schedule the exam depending on the amount of disabilities you have and the type you are claiming. Make sure that you take this exam, as should you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
The VA will provide you with a decision package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA rejects your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to assist you. VA-accredited lawyers can now be involved in the appeals from the start, which is a huge benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office, which will then send you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disagreement you should tell the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list all of the reasons but you should include everything you disagree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can view the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. In many cases there are no or incomplete records. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD, the applicant will be asked to choose whether you would like your case 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 viewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review, you have the option of asking for an individual hearing with a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on a "de novo" basis, which means they will not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a completely new Rating Decision. You can also have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the time consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years to receive a new decision.
How much can an attorney charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee if you appeal the VA decision regarding an appeal for disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging fees for assistance when submitting a claim. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a broad spectrum of cases that include pension and disability compensation claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. This means that they are only paid if they win the client's appeal and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of back pay given varies, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit award.
In rare cases lawyers or agents might decide to charge an hourly fee. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these matters tend to be time-consuming and can take months or Veterans Disability even years. The second reason is that many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly fee.
Ken counsels military veterans disability lawsuits to assist them in getting the disability compensation they deserve. Ken also represents his 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 disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans disability lawsuits who have service-connected disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of an injury or illness and may range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30%, 20%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their families.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, auto allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits 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 credit to boost their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that qualify an individual for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, Veterans Disability certain conditions require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a customer in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients receive the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after securing his own representation in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I claim a benefit?
The first step is to find the medical evidence supporting their impairment. This includes Xrays or doctor's reports as well as any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. Giving these records to VA is essential. If a veteran doesn't have these documents then the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have the needed information and medical records. It also keeps your date of eligibility for compensation benefits should you prevail in your case.
When all the information is submitted, the VA will arrange an examination for you. The VA will schedule the exam depending on the amount of disabilities you have and the type you are claiming. Make sure that you take this exam, as should you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
The VA will provide you with a decision package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA rejects your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to assist you. VA-accredited lawyers can now be involved in the appeals from the start, which is a huge benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office, which will then send you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disagreement you should tell the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list all of the reasons but you should include everything you disagree with.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can view the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. In many cases there are no or incomplete records. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD, the applicant will be asked to choose whether you would like your case 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 viewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review, you have the option of asking for an individual hearing with a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on a "de novo" basis, which means they will not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a completely new Rating Decision. You can also have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the time consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years to receive a new decision.
How much can an attorney charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee if you appeal the VA decision regarding an appeal for disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging fees for assistance when submitting a claim. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a broad spectrum of cases that include pension and disability compensation claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingent basis. This means that they are only paid if they win the client's appeal and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of back pay given varies, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit award.
In rare cases lawyers or agents might decide to charge an hourly fee. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these matters tend to be time-consuming and can take months or Veterans Disability even years. The second reason is that many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly fee.
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