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Ken assists veterans to get the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents 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 a VA disability?

The amount of monetary compensation per month paid to veterans with service connected disabilities is based on their disability rating. The rating is determined by the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% up to 100 percent in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides a basic income for the disabled veteran and their families.

VA offers additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment allowances for clothing as well as prestabilization and hospitalization car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.

The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can utilize to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra 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, certain conditions require an expert's advice. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can assist clients in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients to receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and are familiar with the intricacies of VA laws and procedures. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.

How do I submit a claim?

The first step is to track down the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation related to their condition. Providing these records to the VA is vital. 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 a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA to begin reviewing your claim even before you have all the medical records required. This form also protects the date on which you will receive your compensation benefits in case you win your case.

The VA will schedule your medical exam once all of the details have been received. The VA will set the date for the examination depending on the severity of your disability and the type you claim. Make sure that you take the exam, since should you miss it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.

The VA will send you a decision document after the examinations are completed. If the VA decides to deny the claim, you'll have one year to request a more thorough review.

At this point, a lawyer can assist you. Attorneys accredited by VA can be involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit to those seeking disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

A refusal of veterans disability attorney Disability (http://Mspeech.kr/) benefits can be a difficult experience. Fortunately there is a way to appeal the decision. VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. You don't need to list every reason, but you should be clear about the issues you disagree with.

You should also request your C file or claims file so that you can determine what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are often incomplete or missing data. This could lead to a mistake in the rating.

When you file your NOD it is up to you to decide if prefer to have your situation reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you will have a better chance of success when you opt for a DRO review than with the BVA.

You can request a private hearing with an expert in senior rating through a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de novo" which means they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. Alternatively, you can choose to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most time demanding appeals process and usually can take between one and three years for an updated decision.

What is the average amount an attorney can charge?

A lawyer could charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. However, Veterans Disability current law prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance in the case. The fee is only payable if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.

Veterans can look through the VA's database of attorneys who are accredited or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members or their dependents in a variety of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.

Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on a contingent basis. This means that they will only be paid if they prevail in the appeal of the client and get back payment from the VA. The amount of backpay granted can differ but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.

In rare instances an attorney or agent may decide to charge on an the hourly basis. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these situations are usually time-consuming and can drag on for months or even years. Additionally, many veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay an hourly rate.

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