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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken advises veterans of the military to help them get the disability benefits they deserve. Ken assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, disproportionately rejecting 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 amount of monetary compensation per month that veterans receive for service connected disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20 percent 30, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, for example individual unemployment, clothing allowances, hospitalization and prestabilization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These 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 extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that qualify a veteran for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Some of these conditions, however require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence needed to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients get the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports or any other documentation that relate to their medical condition. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. It also protects your date of effective for benefits in the event that you win your case.
The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the information is received. This will depend on the amount and type of disability you claim. Make sure you attend this exam, as if you miss it, it could delay your claim.
After the examinations have been completed after which the VA will examine the evidence and give you a decision-making packet. If the VA denies your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can assist you at this point. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, disability which is a a huge benefit to people seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you should explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't need to list every reason, but you should list all the points you disagree with.
You should also request your C-file or claims file to see what evidence the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are gaps or incomplete records. In some cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
If you file your NOD, you'll be asked if you want your case reviewed by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO reviews your case, compared to if it's reviewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review, you can request a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on a "de novo" basis, meaning they will not give 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 lengthy appeals procedure and typically takes anywhere from one to three years for a new decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to assist appeal an VA decision regarding a disability claim. However, the law currently prohibits lawyers from charging fees for assistance in a claim. The fee is only payable when the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can use the VA's database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members, dependents, or survivors in a variety of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. This means that they are only paid if they prevail in the appeal of the client and get back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay that is granted varies, but could be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare cases an attorney or agent may decide to charge an an hourly basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. These matters can take months or years to resolve. In addition, many veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay an hourly rate.
Ken advises veterans of the military to help them get the disability benefits they deserve. Ken assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, disproportionately rejecting 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 amount of monetary compensation per month that veterans receive for service connected disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of an illness or injury, and can range between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20 percent 30, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, for example individual unemployment, clothing allowances, hospitalization and prestabilization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These 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 extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that qualify a veteran for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Some of these conditions, however require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence needed to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients get the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports or any other documentation that relate to their medical condition. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. It also protects your date of effective for benefits in the event that you win your case.
The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the information is received. This will depend on the amount and type of disability you claim. Make sure you attend this exam, as if you miss it, it could delay your claim.
After the examinations have been completed after which the VA will examine the evidence and give you a decision-making packet. If the VA denies your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can assist you at this point. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, disability which is a a huge benefit to people seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you should explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't need to list every reason, but you should list all the points you disagree with.
You should also request your C-file or claims file to see what evidence the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are gaps or incomplete records. In some cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
If you file your NOD, you'll be asked if you want your case reviewed by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO reviews your case, compared to if it's reviewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review, you can request a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on a "de novo" basis, meaning they will not give 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 lengthy appeals procedure and typically takes anywhere from one to three years for a new decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to assist appeal an VA decision regarding a disability claim. However, the law currently prohibits lawyers from charging fees for assistance in a claim. The fee is only payable when the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can use the VA's database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members, dependents, or survivors in a variety of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. This means that they are only paid if they prevail in the appeal of the client and get back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay that is granted varies, but could be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare cases an attorney or agent may decide to charge an an hourly basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. These matters can take months or years to resolve. In addition, many veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay an hourly rate.
