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Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans 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 disproportionately denying their disability claims.
What is an VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation that veterans receive for service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. The rating is determined by the severity of the injury or illness and can range from 0% up to 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20%, Veterans disability 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income to the disabled veteran and their families.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These benefits 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 boost their earnings over the course of their lives for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. However, a few of these conditions require an expert's advice. A seasoned veteran attorney can assist a client in obtaining an opinion, and also provide the evidence required to prove the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients receive the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after having successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.
How do I make a claim?
First, veterans must locate the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation that relate to their medical condition. Providing these records to the VA is very important. If a veteran does not have these documents, they must be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA review your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. It also keeps your effective date for compensation benefits if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your examination once all of the information is received. The VA will set the date for the examination depending on the amount of disabilities you have and the type you claim. Make sure you attend this exam, as should you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the examinations are completed. If the VA denies your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can be of assistance in this situation. VA-accredited lawyers can now be involved in the appeals right from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of disability benefits to veterans can be extremely frustrating. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to include all of the reasons, but you should mention everything you disagree with.
You should also request your C file or claims file so that you can see the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. Sometimes, there are missing or incomplete records. In certain cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD it is up to you to decide if prefer to have your situation considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success when the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by BVA.
With a DRO review you can request an individual hearing with an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will examine your claim "de novo" this means they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most time consuming appeals path and typically takes between one and three years for an updated decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee to assist you appeal a VA disability decision. However, current law prevents lawyers from charging for assistance in the case. This is because the fee must be contingent on the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically, these fees will be paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can use the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or their dependents in a wide variety of cases, including pension claims, disability compensation and claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on an hourly basis. They only get paid when they win their client's appeal, and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay granted can differ, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare instances attorneys or agents might decide to charge on an per hour basis. However, this is uncommon due to two reasons. These matters can take a long time to resolve. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans 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 disproportionately denying their disability claims.
What is an VA disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation that veterans receive for service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. The rating is determined by the severity of the injury or illness and can range from 0% up to 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20%, Veterans disability 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income to the disabled veteran and their families.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These benefits 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 boost their earnings over the course of their lives for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists numerous conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. However, a few of these conditions require an expert's advice. A seasoned veteran attorney can assist a client in obtaining an opinion, and also provide the evidence required to prove the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients receive the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after having successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.
How do I make a claim?
First, veterans must locate the medical evidence to prove their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation that relate to their medical condition. Providing these records to the VA is very important. If a veteran does not have these documents, they must be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA review your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. It also keeps your effective date for compensation benefits if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your examination once all of the information is received. The VA will set the date for the examination depending on the amount of disabilities you have and the type you claim. Make sure you attend this exam, as should you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the examinations are completed. If the VA denies your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can be of assistance in this situation. VA-accredited lawyers can now be involved in the appeals right from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of disability benefits to veterans can be extremely frustrating. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to include all of the reasons, but you should mention everything you disagree with.
You should also request your C file or claims file so that you can see the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. Sometimes, there are missing or incomplete records. In certain cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD it is up to you to decide if prefer to have your situation considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success when the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by BVA.
With a DRO review you can request an individual hearing with an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will examine your claim "de novo" this means they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in the issue of a new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most time consuming appeals path and typically takes between one and three years for an updated decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee to assist you appeal a VA disability decision. However, current law prevents lawyers from charging for assistance in the case. This is because the fee must be contingent on the lawyer winning your case, or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically, these fees will be paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can use the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or their dependents in a wide variety of cases, including pension claims, disability compensation and claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on an hourly basis. They only get paid when they win their client's appeal, and they also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay granted can differ, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare instances attorneys or agents might decide to charge on an per hour basis. However, this is uncommon due to two reasons. These matters can take a long time to resolve. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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