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Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents his clients at VA Board of veterans disability attorney Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by discriminating against their disability claims as per a 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 compensation per month paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of an injury or illness and may range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides a basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, for example individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs the Social Security Administration gives military veterans extra credits to increase their retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that qualify a veteran to receive disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can help a customer obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence needed to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are familiar with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who was able to successfully represent himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing, made veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans need to locate the medical evidence supporting their condition. This includes X-rays or doctor's reports, as any other documentation pertaining to the condition of the veteran. Providing these records to the VA is essential. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they must be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is the filing of an intention to file. This form permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records you need. This form also ensures the date of effective compensation benefits in the event you are successful in your case.
The VA will schedule your exam after all the information is received. The VA will set the date for the examination according to the severity of your disability and the type you are claiming. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the processing of your claim.
Once the tests are complete after which after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and give you a decision packet. If the VA rejects the claim, you'll have one year to request a more thorough review.
At this moment, a lawyer will help you. Attorneys accredited by VA can be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to send an Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should state all the issues that you disagree with.
You should also request your C file or claims file to determine what evidence the VA used to reach their decision. There are usually documents that are not complete or have been deleted. In certain cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
After you have submitted your NOD, the applicant will be asked to select whether you want your case reviewed either by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have more of a chance of success when the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert through a DRO review. The DRO will conduct an examination 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 a completely new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the most time consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years to obtain an updated decision.
What is the average cost a lawyer can charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee if you appeal a VA decision regarding a disability claim. The law as it stands today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is because the fee must be dependent on the lawyer winning your case or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can search the VA's database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a vast range of issues, including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on the basis of a contingent. They only receive compensation when they win their client's appeal, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is awarded varies, but can be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefits.
In rare cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge an per hour basis. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These issues could 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 lawsuit these services on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents his clients at VA Board of veterans disability attorney Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by discriminating against their disability claims as per a 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 compensation per month paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based upon the severity of an injury or illness and may range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides a basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, for example individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs the Social Security Administration gives military veterans extra credits to increase their retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that qualify a veteran to receive disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can help a customer obtain this opinion, and supply the evidence needed to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are familiar with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who was able to successfully represent himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing, made veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans need to locate the medical evidence supporting their condition. This includes X-rays or doctor's reports, as any other documentation pertaining to the condition of the veteran. Providing these records to the VA is essential. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they must be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is the filing of an intention to file. This form permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records you need. This form also ensures the date of effective compensation benefits in the event you are successful in your case.
The VA will schedule your exam after all the information is received. The VA will set the date for the examination according to the severity of your disability and the type you are claiming. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the processing of your claim.
Once the tests are complete after which after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and give you a decision packet. If the VA rejects the claim, you'll have one year to request a more thorough review.
At this moment, a lawyer will help you. Attorneys accredited by VA can be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to send an Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should state all the issues that you disagree with.
You should also request your C file or claims file to determine what evidence the VA used to reach their decision. There are usually documents that are not complete or have been deleted. In certain cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
After you have submitted your NOD, the applicant will be asked to select whether you want your case reviewed either by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have more of a chance of success when the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with a senior rating expert through a DRO review. The DRO will conduct an examination 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 a completely new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the most time consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years to obtain an updated decision.
What is the average cost a lawyer can charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee if you appeal a VA decision regarding a disability claim. The law as it stands today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is because the fee must be dependent on the lawyer winning your case or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can search the VA's database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a vast range of issues, including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on the basis of a contingent. They only receive compensation when they win their client's appeal, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay that is awarded varies, but can be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefits.
In rare cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge an per hour basis. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These issues could 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 lawsuit these services on an hourly basis.
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