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Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by rejecting their disability claims in adisproportionate way, according to an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans who have disabilities that are related to service. This rating is based upon the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% up to 100 percent in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The amount is devoid of tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation such as individual unemployability, automobile allowance, clothing allowance and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs the Social Security Administration gives military veterans extra credits to increase their earnings over the course of their lives for retirement or disability benefits. These additional credits are known as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. Some of these conditions, however require an expert's advice. An experienced lawyer can help a client obtain this opinion and present the evidence required to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after successfully representing himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
veterans disability lawsuits must first locate the medical evidence that proves their impairment. This could include X-rays, doctor's notes, as well any other documentation pertaining to the veteran's condition. It is crucial to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents then the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This is a form that permits the VA to review your claim even before you have all the information and medical records you need. This form also preserves the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in case you are successful in your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment when all details have been received. The VA will schedule an examination depending on the amount of disabilities you have and the type of disability you're claiming. 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 package after the tests have been completed. If the VA rejects your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
At this point, a lawyer can help you. VA-accredited lawyers are now 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 gruelling experience. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you must list all the points you disagree with.
You must also request your C-file or claims file to see the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. There are usually insufficient or missing records. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.
After you have submitted your NOD, you will be asked if you want your case to be reviewed by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you will have a higher chance of success with the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert via an DRO review. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on the basis of a "de de novo" basis, which means they do not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. You may also decide to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take up to three years before you receive a new decision.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee if you appeal the VA decision regarding the basis of disability. The law in place today does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be dependent on the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may be able find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database that lists accredited attorneys or claims representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a wide variety of cases, including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
The majority of veterans disability attorney' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only get paid when they are successful in defending their client's case, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay given can be different but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare instances, an agent or attorney may decide to charge an the basis of an hourly rate. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these issues can be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, most veterans and their families cannot afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by rejecting their disability claims in adisproportionate way, according to an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans who have disabilities that are related to service. This rating is based upon the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% up to 100 percent in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The amount is devoid of tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation such as individual unemployability, automobile allowance, clothing allowance and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs the Social Security Administration gives military veterans extra credits to increase their earnings over the course of their lives for retirement or disability benefits. These additional credits are known as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. Some of these conditions, however require an expert's advice. An experienced lawyer can help a client obtain this opinion and present the evidence required to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after successfully representing himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
veterans disability lawsuits must first locate the medical evidence that proves their impairment. This could include X-rays, doctor's notes, as well any other documentation pertaining to the veteran's condition. It is crucial to provide these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents then the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This is a form that permits the VA to review your claim even before you have all the information and medical records you need. This form also preserves the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in case you are successful in your case.
The VA will schedule your appointment when all details have been received. The VA will schedule an examination depending on the amount of disabilities you have and the type of disability you're claiming. 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 package after the tests have been completed. If the VA rejects your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
At this point, a lawyer can help you. VA-accredited lawyers are now 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 gruelling experience. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you must list all the points you disagree with.
You must also request your C-file or claims file to see the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. There are usually insufficient or missing records. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.
After you have submitted your NOD, you will be asked if you want your case to be reviewed by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you will have a higher chance of success with the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert via an DRO review. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on the basis of a "de de novo" basis, which means they do not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. You may also decide to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take up to three years before you receive a new decision.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee if you appeal the VA decision regarding the basis of disability. The law in place today does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be dependent on the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may be able find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database that lists accredited attorneys or claims representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a wide variety of cases, including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
The majority of veterans disability attorney' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only get paid when they are successful in defending their client's case, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay given can be different but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare instances, an agent or attorney may decide to charge an the basis of an hourly rate. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these issues can be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, most veterans and their families cannot afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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