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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken advises veterans of the military to help them obtain the disability compensation they are entitled to. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.

The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for a long time by discriminating against their disability claims, according to a lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.

What is what is VA Disability?

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

VA offers additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment, clothing allowances, hospitalization and prestabilization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the standard disability compensation.

The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to increase their earnings over time to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."

Many of the conditions that make disabled veterans for disability benefits are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, a few of these circumstances require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove an claim for disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled hundreds of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after securing his own representation in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.

How do I make a claim?

First, veterans need to locate the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes X-rays or doctor's notes, as well as any other documentation related to the veteran's condition. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided 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 review your claim before you have all the medical records you need. It also keeps your date of effective for benefits in the event that you win your case.

The VA will schedule your medical exam once all of the information has been received. It will depend on the number and type 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-making package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you'll have a year to request a higher-level review.

At this point, a lawyer can assist you. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a a huge benefit to those who are seeking disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disparage, you must inform the VA the reasons you don't agree with their decision. You don't have to list all of the reasons however, you must mention everything that you disagree on.

It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can review the evidence the VA used to make their decision. Most of the time there are no or insufficient records. This can result in a mistake in the rating.

When you file your NOD, it will be asked to select whether you want your case reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. Generally speaking, you'll be more likely to have success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.

With the DRO review, you can request an individual hearing with an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo", meaning that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically 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 demanding appeals process and usually takes between one and three years to get an updated decision.

What is the average amount an attorney can charge?

A lawyer could charge a fee to help you appeal an VA disability decision. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. This is because the fee must be contingent upon the lawyer winning your case or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. These fees are usually paid out of any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.

Veterans may be able to find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent service members, veterans or dependents in a wide range of issues that include pension and disability compensation claims.

The majority of veterans' disability advocates operate on a contingent basis. This means that they are only paid if they are successful in winning the client's appeal and are awarded back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay that is paid varies, but may be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefit.

In rare instances an attorney or agent might choose to charge an hourly fee. However, this is uncommon due to two reasons. First, these situations are often time consuming and can drag on for months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly rate.

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