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Ken counsels military veterans to help them obtain the disability compensation they deserve. Ken also represents clients in 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 what is VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities. This rating is determined by the severity of the injury or illness and may range between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20% 30%, 20 percent, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credit that they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that make a veteran for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these conditions require an expert opinion. An experienced lawyer can help a customer obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence needed to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans disability law firm in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are proficient in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after securing his own representation in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans an important aspect of his work.
How do I file a claim?
First, veterans must track down the medical evidence for their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports, or other documents related to their medical condition. The submission of these records to the VA is vital. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This is a form that allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records that you require. It also protects your date of effective for benefits if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the information has been received. This will be dependent on the quantity and type of disabilities you are claiming. Don't miss this exam because it could delay the process of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package after the tests have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this moment, a lawyer could help you. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a a huge benefit to people seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be frustrating. Fortunately that the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to send a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you should tell the VA why you are not happy with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should list all the points you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file, or claims file, to determine the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing records. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, you will be asked to select whether you want your case to be reviewed by the Board of veterans disability lawsuits Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have a greater chance of success when the DRO reviews your case than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
If you are subject to a DRO review, you have the option of requesting a personal hearing before an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo" which means that they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in a totally new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most lengthy appeals process and it can take approximately three years to get an update on the decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee to assist you appeal an VA disability decision. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for assistance when submitting a claim. This is because the fee is contingent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically, these fees will be directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can search the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. They have been vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors in a variety of issues including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and get back pay from the 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 cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. However, this is not the norm for two reasons. First, these cases are often time consuming and can drag on for months or even years. The second reason is that many veterans and their families don't afford to pay an hourly fee.
Ken counsels military veterans to help them obtain the disability compensation they deserve. Ken also represents clients in 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 what is VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities. This rating is determined by the severity of the injury or illness and may range between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20% 30%, 20 percent, etc.). The compensation is not subject to tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, including individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credit that they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that make a veteran for disability compensation are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these conditions require an expert opinion. An experienced lawyer can help a customer obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence needed to support the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans disability law firm in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients obtain the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are proficient in the complex nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after securing his own representation in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans an important aspect of his work.
How do I file a claim?
First, veterans must track down the medical evidence for their impairment. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports, or other documents related to their medical condition. The submission of these records to the VA is vital. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be given to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to fill out an intent to file. This is a form that allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim before you have all the medical records that you require. It also protects your date of effective for benefits if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the information has been received. This will be dependent on the quantity and type of disabilities you are claiming. Don't miss this exam because it could delay the process of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package after the tests have been completed. If the VA refuses to accept your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this moment, a lawyer could help you. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a a huge benefit to people seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans' disability benefits can be frustrating. Fortunately that the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to send a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you should tell the VA why you are not happy with their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should list all the points you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file, or claims file, to determine the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing records. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, you will be asked to select whether you want your case to be reviewed by the Board of veterans disability lawsuits Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general you'll have a greater chance of success when the DRO reviews your case than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
If you are subject to a DRO review, you have the option of requesting a personal hearing before an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo" which means that they will not defer to the previous decision. This usually results in a totally new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most lengthy appeals process and it can take approximately three years to get an update on the decision.
How much does a lawyer charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee to assist you appeal an VA disability decision. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for assistance when submitting a claim. This is because the fee is contingent on the lawyer winning your case or getting your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically, these fees will be directly derived from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can search the VA's database of attorneys accredited by the VA or claim agents to find accredited representatives. They have been vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors in a variety of issues including pension and disability compensation claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and get back pay from the 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 cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. However, this is not the norm for two reasons. First, these cases are often time consuming and can drag on for months or even years. The second reason is that many veterans and their families don't afford to pay an hourly fee.
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