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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans Disability law Firms for decades by generally denying their disability claims, according to the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of the illness or injury and can be as low as 0% and up to 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The amount is devoid of tax and provides a basic income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credit to boost their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that qualify a veteran to receive disability compensation. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran lawyer can assist clients in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was started by a disabled vet who made fighting for veterans rights a priority in his practice after successfully representing himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
First, veterans disability attorneys must find the medical evidence for their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their medical condition. Giving these records to VA is very important. If a veteran does not have these documents, they must be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to file an intent to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the medical records required. It also keeps your date of eligibility for compensation benefits should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your exam once all of the information is received. This will depend on the quantity and type of disability you claim. Make sure you take the exam, since if you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
Once the tests are complete, the VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision-making packet. If the VA rejects the claim, you'll have a year to request a higher-level review.
A lawyer can assist you at this point. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit to those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of disability benefits to veterans is a frustrating experience. Thankfully there is a way to appeal the decision. VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your notice of disagreement, you have to tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. You don't have to list all the reasons but you should list everything that you disagree on.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) to see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually insufficient or missing records. This can sometimes lead to a mistake in the rating.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll be more likely to have success when you opt for a DRO review than with the BVA.
In the event of a DRO review you have the option of requesting a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo" which means that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in a completely new Rating Decision. You may also decide to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest appeals procedure and can take approximately three years to get an update on the decision.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee if appeal a VA decision on an appeal for disability. The current law does not permit lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. 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. Typically the fees are directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans are able to search the database of attorneys who are accredited or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a broad range of matters including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on the basis of a contingent. They only receive compensation when they prevail in their client's appeal and they are also paid back from VA. The amount of backpay that is given can be different but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare cases lawyers or agents might choose to charge an hourly fee. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. First, these situations tend to be time-consuming and can take months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly fee.
Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans Disability law Firms for decades by generally denying their disability claims, according to the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of the illness or injury and can be as low as 0% and up to 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The amount is devoid of tax and provides a basic income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the regular disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credit to boost their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that qualify a veteran to receive disability compensation. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran lawyer can assist clients in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was started by a disabled vet who made fighting for veterans rights a priority in his practice after successfully representing himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
First, veterans disability attorneys must find the medical evidence for their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their medical condition. Giving these records to VA is very important. If a veteran does not have these documents, they must be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to file an intent to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the medical records required. It also keeps your date of eligibility for compensation benefits should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your exam once all of the information is received. This will depend on the quantity and type of disability you claim. Make sure you take the exam, since if you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
Once the tests are complete, the VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision-making packet. If the VA rejects the claim, you'll have a year to request a higher-level review.
A lawyer can assist you at this point. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit to those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of disability benefits to veterans is a frustrating experience. Thankfully there is a way to appeal the decision. VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your notice of disagreement, you have to tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. You don't have to list all the reasons but you should list everything that you disagree on.
It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) to see the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually insufficient or missing records. This can sometimes lead to a mistake in the rating.
If you submit your NOD it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll be more likely to have success when you opt for a DRO review than with the BVA.
In the event of a DRO review you have the option of requesting a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo" which means that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in a completely new Rating Decision. You may also decide to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest appeals procedure and can take approximately three years to get an update on the decision.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
A lawyer may charge a fee if appeal a VA decision on an appeal for disability. The current law does not permit lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. 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. Typically the fees are directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans are able to search the database of attorneys who are accredited or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a broad range of matters including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on the basis of a contingent. They only receive compensation when they prevail in their client's appeal and they are also paid back from VA. The amount of backpay that is given can be different but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare cases lawyers or agents might choose to charge an hourly fee. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. First, these situations tend to be time-consuming and can take months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families cannot afford an hourly fee.