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Ken advises veterans of the military to help them obtain the disability compensation 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 denial of their disability claims.
What is what is VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly payments to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of the injury or illness and can range from 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30 percent, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income for disabled veterans and their family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation, such as the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans disability lawyer special credits that they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. However, some of these conditions require an expert's advice. An experienced veteran attorney can help a customer obtain this opinion, and supply the necessary evidence to support an claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are well-versed in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after securing his own representation in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans disability lawsuit an integral part of his practice.
How do I claim a benefit?
The first step is to look up the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their condition. It is vital to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim before you have the proper information and medical records. This form also preserves the date of effective compensation benefits if you are successful in your case.
If all the required information is received, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. The VA will schedule an exam depending on the number of disabilities and the type you claim. Be sure to take the exam, since should you miss it the exam could delay your claim.
The VA will send you a decision document when 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.
A lawyer can assist you at this point. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit to those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is submitting a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you should explain to the VA why you were dissatisfied with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason but you should list all the points you disagree with.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) to see the evidence the VA used in making their decision. There are often documents that are not complete or have been deleted. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll have a greater chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
In the event of a DRO review you have the option of asking for an individual hearing with a senior rating specialist. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo", meaning that they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest taking appeals route and typically takes between one and three years to receive an updated decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance when submitting a claim. This is because the fee is dependent on the lawyer prevailing in your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically the fees are directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database of accredited attorneys or claims agents. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a wide range of issues, including disability compensation claims and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they only get paid if they succeed in winning the appeal of the client and receive back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay granted can differ but can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is not common for two reasons. First, these matters can be time-consuming and can go on for months or even years. Second, many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly fee.
Ken advises veterans of the military to help them obtain the disability compensation 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 denial of their disability claims.
What is what is VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly payments to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of the injury or illness and can range from 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30 percent, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income for disabled veterans and their family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation, such as the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans disability lawyer special credits that they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. However, some of these conditions require an expert's advice. An experienced veteran attorney can help a customer obtain this opinion, and supply the necessary evidence to support an claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are well-versed in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after securing his own representation in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans disability lawsuit an integral part of his practice.
How do I claim a benefit?
The first step is to look up the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their condition. It is vital to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim before you have the proper information and medical records. This form also preserves the date of effective compensation benefits if you are successful in your case.
If all the required information is received, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. The VA will schedule an exam depending on the number of disabilities and the type you claim. Be sure to take the exam, since should you miss it the exam could delay your claim.
The VA will send you a decision document when 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.
A lawyer can assist you at this point. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit to those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is submitting a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you should explain to the VA why you were dissatisfied with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason but you should list all the points you disagree with.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) to see the evidence the VA used in making their decision. There are often documents that are not complete or have been deleted. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll have a greater chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
In the event of a DRO review you have the option of asking for an individual hearing with a senior rating specialist. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo", meaning that they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest taking appeals route and typically takes between one and three years to receive an updated decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance when submitting a claim. This is because the fee is dependent on the lawyer prevailing in your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically the fees are directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database of accredited attorneys or claims agents. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a wide range of issues, including disability compensation claims and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they only get paid if they succeed in winning the appeal of the client and receive back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay granted can differ but can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is not common for two reasons. First, these matters can be time-consuming and can go on for months or even years. Second, many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly fee.
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