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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they deserve. He assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.

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

What is a VA disability?

The amount of monetary compensation per month given to veterans with 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% to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.

The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, car allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These are in addition to basic disability compensation.

In addition to these benefit programs In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans extra credits to increase their earnings over the course of their lives for retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are known as "credit for service."

Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that allow veterans to be eligible for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a client in obtaining this opinion, and lawsuit provide the necessary evidence to support a claim of disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complicated nature of VA law and procedure. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans a priority for his practice.

How do I make a claim?

First, veterans need to locate the medical evidence supporting their impairment. This includes Xrays or doctor's reports, lawsuit as with any other documentation that is related to the condition of the veteran. Giving these records to VA is essential. If a veteran does not have these documents then the VA should be notified by the applicant (or their VSO).

The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the information and medical records you need. This form also ensures the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in case you succeed in your claim.

The VA will schedule your exam when all information has been received. The VA will schedule an examination in accordance with the severity of your disability and the type of disability you claim. Be sure to take the exam, since If you don't the exam could delay your claim.

The VA will send you a decision document after the examinations are completed. If the VA denies your claim you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.

A lawyer can be of assistance in this situation. Attorneys accredited by VA can be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those who seek disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

Denial of benefits for disability suffered by veterans can be a source of frustration. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disagreement you should state to the VA why you were dissatisfied with their decision. You don't need to list every reason, but you should mention everything you disagree with.

It's also crucial to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can view the evidence the VA used in making their decision. There are often incomplete or missing data. This could lead to an error in the rating.

When you file your NOD, you will be asked to select whether you would like your case to be reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. Generally speaking, you'll have a higher chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.

If you are subject to a DRO review you can request an individual hearing with a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on a "de novo" basis, which means that they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You may also decide to request that the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest lengthy appeals procedure and typically takes anywhere from one to three years for an updated decision.

How much can an attorney charge?

A lawyer could charge a fee for helping you appeal a VA disability decision. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge fees for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.

veterans disability law firms can search the VA's database of lawyers accredited to practice or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or their dependents in a wide range of issues, including pension claims, disability compensation and claims.

Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they are only paid if they prevail in the appeal of the client and get back payment from the VA. The amount of backpay given can be different but it could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.

In rare cases lawyers or agents could decide to charge an hourly rate. This is not common due to two reasons. These matters could take months or even years to be resolved. Additionally, many veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay an hourly fee.

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