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How To Choose The Right Veterans Disability Case On The Internet

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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken advises veterans of the military to help them get the disability compensation they are entitled to. 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 disability lawsuit, disproportionately refusing their disability claims.

What is what is VA disability?

The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with service-connected disabilities. The rating is determined by the severity of the injury or illness and can range from 0% up to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g., 20%, 30% etc). The compensation is free of tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.

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

The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can use to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are known as "credit for service."

A majority of the conditions that qualify veterans for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. A seasoned veteran attorney can assist a customer in obtaining an opinion, and also provide the evidence required to prove a claim of disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are proficient in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who was able to successfully represent himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans an important aspect of his work.

How do I make a claim?

Veterans must first find the medical evidence of their disability. This includes Xrays, doctor's notes or other evidence that relate to their condition. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran does not 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 necessary information and medical records. The form also keeps the effective date of your compensation benefits in case you succeed in your claim.

Once all the information is received after all the information has been received, the VA will schedule an examination for you. It will depend on the type and number of disability you claim. Make sure that you take the exam, since If you don't the exam could delay your claim.

The VA will send you a decision-making package after the tests have been completed. If the VA denies your claim you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.

At this stage, a lawyer is able to assist you. Attorneys accredited by VA can be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is hugely beneficial to those seeking disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. The VA has an appeals process to appeal these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement you should state to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. You don't have to give every reason, but you should be clear about the issues you disagree with.

It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can review the evidence that the VA used in making their decision. Most of the time there are gaps or insufficient records. In some instances this could result in an error in the rating decision.

When you file your NOD you will need to decide if you prefer to have your situation 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 examines your case than if it's reviewed by the BVA.

You can request a private hearing with an expert in senior rating through the process of a DRO review. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on the basis of a "de novo" basis, meaning they will not give any deference to the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest appeals procedure and can take up to three years for an update on the decision.

What is the average amount an attorney can charge?

A lawyer may charge a fee if you appeal a VA decision on a disability claim. However, the law currently prohibits lawyers from charging fees to assist when submitting a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee is contingent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased by an appeal. Typically these fees are directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.

Veterans can search the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, Veterans Disability Law Firms or their dependents in a variety of matters including pension and disability compensation claims.

The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency. They only get paid when they are successful in defending their client's case, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefit award.

In rare cases, an agent or lawyer might choose to charge an hourly fee. This is not common due to two reasons. These issues can take a long time to resolve. In addition, many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly rate.

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