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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken assists veterans to get the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents clients at 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, disproportionately refusing their disability claims.

What is a VA disability?

The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities is determined on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of the injury or illness and can range from 0% up to 100 percent in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 20%, 30% etc). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic 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 hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.

In addition to these benefit programs In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credits to increase their retirement or disability benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."

Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that make a veteran eligible for disability compensation. However, a few of these conditions require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can help a customer obtain an opinion, and also provide the necessary evidence to support the claim for disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients receive the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing, made veterans' rights a priority for his practice.

How do I submit a claim?

The first step is to track down the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes Xrays or doctor's notes, as well with any other documentation that is related to the condition of the veteran. Giving these records to VA is crucial. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).

The next step is to file 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. It also keeps your date of eligibility for compensation benefits when you win your case.

Once all the information is in after all the information has been received, the VA will arrange an examination for you. This will depend on the type and number of disabilities you are 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 document once the examinations have been completed. If the VA decides to deny the claim, you'll have one year to request a more extensive 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 a huge benefit to those seeking disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

A denial of gallup veterans disability law firm disability benefits can be a difficult experience. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is submitting the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you must list all the points you don't agree with.

You must also request your C-file, or claims file, so that you can determine what evidence the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes, there are missing or incomplete records. In certain cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.

When you file your NOD, you will be asked to select whether you would like your case reviewed by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. Generally speaking, you will have a higher chance of success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.

When you request the DRO review, you have the option of requesting an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on an "de de novo" basis, meaning they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You may also opt to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years to get a new decision.

What is the cost an attorney could charge?

A lawyer may charge a fee for helping appeal the VA decision on an appeal for disability. The law currently does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only payable in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. Typically the fees are directly derived from any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.

Veterans can locate accredited representatives using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These people are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or their dependents in a wide variety of cases, including disability compensation claims and pension claims.

Most disability advocates for millbrook veterans disability lawyer work on a contingency basis. They only get paid when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is given varies, but it can be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit award.

In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. These issues can take months or even years to be resolved. The second reason is that most veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.

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