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Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they are entitled to. Ken also represents clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by generally denying their disability claims according to a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of the injury or illness and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, such as individual unemployment, clothing allowances as well as prestabilization and hospitalization automobile allowances, 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 earnings over time to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that qualify veterans for disability compensation are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these circumstances require an expert's opinion. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can help a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a major part of his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I claim a benefit?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence of their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes or other evidence related to their condition. It is important to provide 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 a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA examine your claim even before you have the necessary information and medical records. This form also protects the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in the event that you win your case.
The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the details have been received. It will depend on the amount and type of disability you claim. Don't miss this exam because it could delay the processing of your claim.
Once the examinations are complete After the examinations are completed, after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision packet. If the VA denies the claim, you'll have a year to request a higher level review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of veterans' disability benefits can be frustrating. Fortunately there is a way to appeal the decision. VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you should tell the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to give every reason, but you must be clear about the issues you don't agree with.
You must also request your C-file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. There are often documents that are not complete or have been deleted. In some instances this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you submit your NOD you must decide whether you prefer to have your situation reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have more of a chance of success when the DRO examines your case rather than if it's viewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review, you can request a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on a "de de novo" basis, which means that they don't give deference the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You may also opt to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest consuming appeals path and typically takes one to three years to obtain an updated decision.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. However, current law prevents lawyers from charging for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee must be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or having your benefits increased through an appeal. These fees are usually paid out of any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
veterans disability law firms (hompy005.dmonster.kr) may locate accredited representatives using the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a wide range of issues including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only receive compensation when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay granted varies, but could be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefits.
In rare instances an attorney or agent may decide to charge an an hourly basis. This is not common due to two reasons. These matters could take months or even years to resolve. Second, most veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they are entitled to. Ken also represents clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by generally denying their disability claims according to a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of the injury or illness and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent 30 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, such as individual unemployment, clothing allowances as well as prestabilization and hospitalization automobile allowances, 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 earnings over time to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that qualify veterans for disability compensation are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these circumstances require an expert's opinion. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can help a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a major part of his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I claim a benefit?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence of their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes or other evidence related to their condition. It is important to provide 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 a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA examine your claim even before you have the necessary information and medical records. This form also protects the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in the event that you win your case.
The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the details have been received. It will depend on the amount and type of disability you claim. Don't miss this exam because it could delay the processing of your claim.
Once the examinations are complete After the examinations are completed, after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision packet. If the VA denies the claim, you'll have a year to request a higher level review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of veterans' disability benefits can be frustrating. Fortunately there is a way to appeal the decision. VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you should tell the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to give every reason, but you must be clear about the issues you don't agree with.
You must also request your C-file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. There are often documents that are not complete or have been deleted. In some instances this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you submit your NOD you must decide whether you prefer to have your situation reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have more of a chance of success when the DRO examines your case rather than if it's viewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review, you can request a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on a "de de novo" basis, which means that they don't give deference the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You may also opt to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest consuming appeals path and typically takes one to three years to obtain an updated decision.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. However, current law prevents lawyers from charging for initial assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee must be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case, or having your benefits increased through an appeal. These fees are usually paid out of any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
veterans disability law firms (hompy005.dmonster.kr) may locate accredited representatives using the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a wide range of issues including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only receive compensation when they succeed in winning their client's appeal and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay granted varies, but could be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total past-due benefits.
In rare instances an attorney or agent may decide to charge an an hourly basis. This is not common due to two reasons. These matters could take months or even years to resolve. Second, most veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.
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