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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by generally denying their disability claims in the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury and can range from 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income for disabled veterans and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, such as individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the standard disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credits to increase their lifetime earnings for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that make a veteran eligible for disability compensation. However, a few of these conditions require an expert's advice. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a customer in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to support an claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who was able to successfully represent himself in a Board of veterans disability lawsuit Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of blackwell veterans disability lawyer, made the rights of veterans the top priority in his practice.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes Xrays or doctor's notes, as well with any other documentation that is related to the veteran's condition. It is essential to submit these records to 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 to make an intent to file. This is a form that permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the information and medical records that you require. It also ensures that you have an date of effective for benefits should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your examination once all of the information is received. This will depend on the type and number of disability you claim. Make sure you take the exam, since should you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
Once the tests are complete, Vimeo the VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision-making packet. If the VA rejects the claim, you have a year to request a higher level review.
A lawyer can be of assistance at this point. VA-accredited lawyers are now involved in the appeals from the beginning which is an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to send the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you were dissatisfied with their decision. You don't need to list every reason, but you should mention all the aspects you disagree with.
You must also request your C-file, or claims file, so that you can determine what evidence the VA used to arrive at their decision. In many cases there are missing or insufficient records. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
If you file your NOD, you'll be asked to select whether you want your case to be reviewed by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you will be more likely to have success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
When you request an DRO review you have the option of asking for an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on an "de novo" basis, which means they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a new Rating Decision. You may also opt to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time lengthy appeals procedure and typically takes between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much does an attorney charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. The law currently does not permit lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. This is because the fee must be contingent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly from the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.
Veterans may find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database of licensed attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and receive back pay from the 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 cases, an agent or lawyer might choose to charge an hourly fee. However, this is not the norm due to two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to resolve. The second reason is that many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly fee.
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by generally denying their disability claims in the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation that is paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury and can range from 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income for disabled veterans and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, such as individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the standard disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credits to increase their lifetime earnings for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that make a veteran eligible for disability compensation. However, a few of these conditions require an expert's advice. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a customer in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to support an claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who was able to successfully represent himself in a Board of veterans disability lawsuit Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of blackwell veterans disability lawyer, made the rights of veterans the top priority in his practice.
How do I make a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes Xrays or doctor's notes, as well with any other documentation that is related to the veteran's condition. It is essential to submit these records to 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 to make an intent to file. This is a form that permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the information and medical records that you require. It also ensures that you have an date of effective for benefits should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your examination once all of the information is received. This will depend on the type and number of disability you claim. Make sure you take the exam, since should you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
Once the tests are complete, Vimeo the VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision-making packet. If the VA rejects the claim, you have a year to request a higher level review.
A lawyer can be of assistance at this point. VA-accredited lawyers are now involved in the appeals from the beginning which is an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be extremely frustrating. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to send the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you were dissatisfied with their decision. You don't need to list every reason, but you should mention all the aspects you disagree with.
You must also request your C-file, or claims file, so that you can determine what evidence the VA used to arrive at their decision. In many cases there are missing or insufficient records. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
If you file your NOD, you'll be asked to select whether you want your case to be reviewed by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you will be more likely to have success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
When you request an DRO review you have the option of asking for an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on an "de novo" basis, which means they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a new Rating Decision. You may also opt to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time lengthy appeals procedure and typically takes between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much does an attorney charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. The law currently does not permit lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. This is because the fee must be contingent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly from the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.
Veterans may find accredited representatives through the VA's searchable database of licensed attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and receive back pay from the 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 cases, an agent or lawyer might choose to charge an hourly fee. However, this is not the norm due to two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to resolve. The second reason is that many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly fee.
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