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Veterans Disability Lawyers

A veteran disability lawyer will guide you through the entire process of claiming. From gathering medical and service proof to filing an appeal on a denied claim A veteran disability lawyer can assist you through the entire claims process.

Choose a veteran disability attorney who specializes in these kinds of cases and is acquainted with the VA system. This will ensure your case receives the attention it deserves.

Proving Service Connection

The VA will only award disability benefits if you prove that the condition you have is related to your military service. This is called a nexus. There are many types of evidence that you can use to show this connection, including medical records and independent medical examinations (IME) and the nexus letters of current health professionals or therapists (especially for mental health issues). Sometimes, veterans have medically determined disabilities but are not connected because of missing or insufficient military treatment records. These cases require the assistance of experienced New York disability lawyers who know how to present a complete claim and present evidence that is backed up by experts who are impartial.

It is much easier to prove direct service connection for injuries or illnesses which occurred while in the military. If you were injured in the military and now suffer from headaches or concussions, it's much easier to establish a direct connection to the service.

It is harder to get service-connected if there was an existing condition that got worse while you were in military service. To prove that your time in service worsened or aggravated an existing illness You must present expert medical evidence that reaches the level of "clear and undeniable" evidence.

Appealing a Denial

After submitting an application and providing medical evidence, the VA will review the application. It usually issues a decision which either approves or denies benefits. If the decision is not favorable, the veteran has one year to file a Notice of Disagreement. A veterans disability attorney can assist the claimant through the three decision review options: a supplemental claim or higher-level review, or an direct appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

When choosing the right New York veterans disability lawyer Make sure you consider whether they understand your military background and traditions of the armed forces. This can make things easier for you to understand and reduce the need to describe your experiences and experiences in layman's language.

You also want a firm who will remain on your case for the entire multi-year appeals process. Beware of firms that only assist you with the initial stages of your claim, and then go away.

An experienced New York veterans' disability attorney can help you with every stage of your claim and appeals. They can help you submit more medical evidence, ask for an official hearing and assist you at any Board meetings to ensure your case will be dealt with in a fair manner. They can also help you win you benefits such as assistance, monetary compensations and attendance benefits, educational benefits, or unemployability.

Getting a Higher Rating

It is possible that your disability gets worse or your symptoms are more severe. In that situation it's sensible to request an increase in your rating. A veteran disability lawyer can assist you with this process and assist you to collect evidence to back your claim.

It's not unusual for the VA to make mistakes that result in receiving a lower score than you deserve. In the event that they fail to notice an injury that you suffer from or overlook a problem that could be a combination of other disabilities to get an improved rating it's important to have an expert look over your records to look for mistakes.

Even even if it's been more than a year since your initial rating decision, you still have the option of filing a higher-level review or supplemental claim. These require a complete review of your dossier and may result in a change to your effective date or an entirely new rating that's more accurate to what you truly feel.

It's also advisable to file a supplemental claim or higher-level review if you're arguing that you're entitled to a disability grade of 100 percent or more. A disability lawyer can help you build a strong case for this rating that is reserved for the most severe of disabilities. A mental health condition for instance, might make you eligible for a 100 percent disability rating, as it can interfere with employment or trigger frequent hospitalizations that are not typically triggering this level for a heart problem or any other medical condition.

Help with the Appeals Process

Contrary to what some may believe Contrary to what some may believe, contrary to what some may believe, a VA denial of disability benefits does not mean that the person isn't eligible to receive benefits. Former veterans have one year to appeal an outcome that is not favorable.

A skilled veteran disability lawyer can assist a veteran in determining which of the three current appeals routes is the best option for their situation. They can also help veterans put the evidence needed to convince a higher-level reviewer that their previous decision was not right. They may even be able to provide veterans with a formal hearing before an Veterans Law Judge.

A New York veteran disability lawyer will give you the individualized attention that your claim needs. They also have a vast experience handling VA disability claims, and they know the rules and procedures from top to bottom. Some lawyers are veterans, and therefore know the challenges faced by disabled veterans. This creates a unique kind of empathy, which can improve the outcomes of a case involving a disabled veteran.

Sullivan & Kehoe can review your VA disability claim free of charge to determine if we are able to help you. Call us today to set up an appointment for a free evaluation.