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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken assists veterans in navigating the system to assist them in getting the disability benefits they deserve. He assists his clients at VA Board of veterans disability lawyer Appeals Hearings.

The Department of veterans disability lawyers Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by discriminating against their disability claims according to a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.

What is an VA disability?

The amount of monetary compensation per month provided to veterans suffering from disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. The rating is based on the severity of an illness or injury and may range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30, 30%, etc.). The amount is devoid of tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.

VA provides additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the standard disability compensation.

The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to boost their lifetime earnings to qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."

A majority of the conditions that can qualify veterans for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these conditions require an expert's advice. An experienced lawyer can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the proof needed to prove the claim for disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients get the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complexity of VA law and procedure. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a top priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.

How do I submit a claim?

Veterans must first gather the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes X-rays or doctor's reports as well with any other documentation that is related to the condition of the veteran. Making these records available to the VA is vital. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA should be notified by the applicant (or their VSO).

The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records that you require. This form also protects the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in case you have a successful case.

The VA will schedule your examination when all details have been received. This will depend on the amount and type of disabilities you are claiming. In the event that you do not attend this exam, it could delay the processing of your claim.

Once the tests are complete Once the examinations are complete, the VA will examine the evidence and give you a decision package. If the VA rejects the claim, you'll have a year to request a more thorough review.

A lawyer can assist you at this point. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a huge benefit to those who seek disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

Denial of benefits for disability suffered by veterans can be frustrating. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you should explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. It is not necessary to list all of the reasons but you should include everything that you disagree on.

You must also request your C-file or claims file to determine what evidence the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are missing or incomplete records. This can result in a mistake in the rating.

When you file your NOD, you must choose whether you would like your case reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have a higher chance of success when the DRO reviews your case than if it's reviewed by the BVA.

You can request a private hearing with an expert in senior ratings through the process of a DRO review. The DRO will conduct the review of your claim on the basis of a "de novo" basis, which means that they don't give deference the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the most time lengthy appeals procedure and typically takes anywhere from one to three years for a new decision.

What is the average cost a lawyer can charge?

A lawyer may charge a fee to assist appeal a VA decision on an appeal for disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance with a claim. This is because the fee has to be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. The fees are typically paid out of any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.

Veterans may find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database of accredited 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 wide range of issues that include pension and disability compensation claims.

Most disability advocates for veterans work on a contingency basis. They only get paid when they prevail in their client's appeal and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is awarded varies, but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past due benefits.

In rare instances, an agent or attorney might decide to charge on an an hourly basis. This is uncommon due to two reasons. First, these cases are usually time-consuming and can take months or even years. The second reason is that most veterans and their families cannot afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.

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