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Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School veterans disability law firm Legal Services Clinic this week The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans Disability Law Firms by denial of their disability claims.
What is what is VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with disabilities that are related to service. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30%, 20%, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation like the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance, and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, in addition, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans disability lawsuits special credits to increase their retirement or disability benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that can qualify veterans for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client in obtaining an opinion, and also provide the necessary evidence to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients to receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a key part of his practice after he successfully represented himself in an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
The first step is to look up the medical evidence supporting their impairment. This includes Xrays or doctor's reports as well in any other documentation related to the veteran's condition. It is important to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA must be informed by the claimant (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 proper information and medical records. This form also preserves the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in the event that you succeed in your claim.
If all the required information is in, the VA will arrange an examination for you. The VA will schedule an examination based on the number of disabilities as well as the type you claim. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the process of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package after the examinations are completed. If the VA denies your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can be of assistance in this situation. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in the appeals from the start, which is a huge advantage for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to send an Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office, which will then send you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you should state all the issues that you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file, or Veterans Disability law firms claims file, to determine the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. Most of the time there are missing or Veterans disability Law firms incomplete records. This can result in an error in the rating.
When you file your NOD it is up to you to decide if would like your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have more of a chance of success if the DRO examines your case than if it's viewed by the BVA.
When you request the DRO review you can request a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on a "de novo" basis, which means that they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in a completely new Rating Decision. You may also opt to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest appeals process and can take up to three years before you receive an update on the decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to assist you appeal the VA decision on an appeal for disability. The law currently does not allow 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 by filing an appeal. These fees are usually paid out of any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents or survivors in a variety of matters such as disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on the basis of a contingent. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and get back pay from the VA. The amount of backpay that is given can be different, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an the hourly basis. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These issues can take months or even years to be resolved. Second, many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly rate.
Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School veterans disability law firm Legal Services Clinic this week The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans Disability Law Firms by denial of their disability claims.
What is what is VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with disabilities that are related to service. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30%, 20%, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation like the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance, and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, in addition, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans disability lawsuits special credits to increase their retirement or disability benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that can qualify veterans for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client in obtaining an opinion, and also provide the necessary evidence to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients to receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a key part of his practice after he successfully represented himself in an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
The first step is to look up the medical evidence supporting their impairment. This includes Xrays or doctor's reports as well in any other documentation related to the veteran's condition. It is important to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA must be informed by the claimant (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 proper information and medical records. This form also preserves the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in the event that you succeed in your claim.
If all the required information is in, the VA will arrange an examination for you. The VA will schedule an examination based on the number of disabilities as well as the type you claim. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the process of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package after the examinations are completed. If the VA denies your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can be of assistance in this situation. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in the appeals from the start, which is a huge advantage for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to send an Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office, which will then send you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you should state all the issues that you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file, or Veterans Disability law firms claims file, to determine the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. Most of the time there are missing or Veterans disability Law firms incomplete records. This can result in an error in the rating.
When you file your NOD it is up to you to decide if would like your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have more of a chance of success if the DRO examines your case than if it's viewed by the BVA.
When you request the DRO review you can request a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on a "de novo" basis, which means that they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in a completely new Rating Decision. You may also opt to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest appeals process and can take up to three years before you receive an update on the decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to assist you appeal the VA decision on an appeal for disability. The law currently does not allow 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 by filing an appeal. These fees are usually paid out of any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents or survivors in a variety of matters such as disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on the basis of a contingent. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and get back pay from the VA. The amount of backpay that is given can be different, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an the hourly basis. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These issues can take months or even years to be resolved. Second, many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly rate.
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