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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken counsels veterans of the military to help them obtain the disability compensation they are entitled to. Ken assists his clients at VA Board of longmont Veterans disability law Firm 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 by discriminating against their disability claims.

What is what is VA disability?

The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with service-connected disabilities. The rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can be as low as 0% and up to 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their family.

VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment, clothing allowances as well as prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.

The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can use to boost their lifetime earnings so that they can qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These additional credits are known as "credit for service."

Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that make a veteran eligible for disability compensation. Some of these conditions, however require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can help a customer obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients get the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are knowledgeable in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after securing his own representation at a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights an important aspect of his work.

How do I submit a claim?

Veterans must first gather the medical evidence of their disability. This includes Xrays or doctor's reports as well in any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. The submission of these records to the VA is very important. 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 make an intent to file. This form permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim even before you have all the medical records you require. This form also protects the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in the event you have a successful case.

Once all the information is in after all the information has been received, the VA will schedule an examination for you. This will be dependent on the type and number of disability you claim. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the processing of your claim.

Once the tests are complete, after the examinations are completed, VA will review the evidence and send you a decision package. If the VA rejects the claim, you'll have one year to request a more extensive review.

At this stage, a lawyer is able to assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is hugely beneficial to those seeking disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to make a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you must tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you must list all the points you don't agree with.

You must also request a C-file or claims file to see what evidence the VA used to reach their decision. In many cases there are gaps or incomplete records. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.

When you file your NOD, you'll be asked to choose whether you would like your case reviewed either by the Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have a greater chance of success when the DRO reviews your case, compared to when it's reviewed by the BVA.

When you request a DRO review you have the option of requesting a personal hearing before an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on a "de de novo" basis, which means that they do not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals process and can take approximately three years to get a new decision.

How much will a lawyer charge?

A lawyer could charge a fee to help you appeal a VA disability decision. However, the law currently prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only payable if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. Typically the fees will be directly derived from the lump-sum payments that you receive from the VA.

Veterans can look through the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans, dependents, or survivors in a variety of matters including disability compensation and pension claims.

Most disability advocates for brookings veterans disability lawsuit are paid on a contingent basis. This means that they are only paid if they succeed in winning the appeal of the client and get back payments from the VA. The amount of back pay that is paid varies, but may be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefit.

In rare cases lawyers or agents may choose to charge an hourly rate. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These matters can take a long time to be resolved. In addition, many veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay an hourly fee.

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