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Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they deserve. Ken is also a lawyer for his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by discriminating against their disability claims in an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The amount of monetary compensation per month given to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% up to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income to the disabled veteran and their families.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation like the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can use to increase their lifetime earnings to qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that qualify a veteran for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced veteran lawyer can help a client obtain this opinion and present the evidence required to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients to receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are conversant with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights an important aspect of his work.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans need to find the medical evidence for their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents relevant to their condition. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is a filing of an intent to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have the needed information and medical records. This form also protects the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in case you succeed in your claim.
The VA will schedule your examination when all information is received. The VA will schedule an examination according to the severity of your disability and the type you are claiming. Make sure that you take this test, because should you miss it the exam could delay your claim.
Once the examinations are complete, the VA will review the evidence and send you a confirmation packet. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you have a year to request a more extensive review.
At this point, a lawyer can help you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of veterans' disability benefits is a frustrating experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement you should state to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to include all of the reasons but you should include everything that you disagree on.
You must also request a 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. This can result in a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, it will be asked if you would like your case reviewed by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you will have a better chance of success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert via a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo", meaning that they will not accept the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the longest lengthy appeals procedure and typically can take between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to assist appeal the VA decision on the basis of disability. However, the law currently 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. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans are able to search the database of lawyers accredited to practice or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a broad spectrum of cases including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on the basis of a contingent. This means that they are only paid if they win the client's appeal and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of back pay that is granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past due benefits.
In rare cases, an agent or lawyer might choose to charge an hourly rate. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these matters can be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. The second reason is that most veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans to obtain the disability benefits they deserve. Ken is also a lawyer for his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by discriminating against their disability claims in an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The amount of monetary compensation per month given to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. This rating is based upon the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% up to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income to the disabled veteran and their families.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation like the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits they can use to increase their lifetime earnings to qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that qualify a veteran for disability compensation are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced veteran lawyer can help a client obtain this opinion and present the evidence required to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients to receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are conversant with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights an important aspect of his work.
How do I submit a claim?
First, veterans need to find the medical evidence for their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents relevant to their condition. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is a filing of an intent to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have the needed information and medical records. This form also protects the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in case you succeed in your claim.
The VA will schedule your examination when all information is received. The VA will schedule an examination according to the severity of your disability and the type you are claiming. Make sure that you take this test, because should you miss it the exam could delay your claim.
Once the examinations are complete, the VA will review the evidence and send you a confirmation packet. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you have a year to request a more extensive review.
At this point, a lawyer can help you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of veterans' disability benefits is a frustrating experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement you should state to the VA why you disagreed with their decision. You don't have to include all of the reasons but you should include everything that you disagree on.
You must also request a 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. This can result in a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, it will be asked if you would like your case reviewed by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you will have a better chance of success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert via a DRO review. The DRO will review your claim "de de novo", meaning that they will not accept the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. If you prefer, you may opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the longest lengthy appeals procedure and typically can take between one and three years to obtain a new decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to assist appeal the VA decision on the basis of disability. However, the law currently 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. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans are able to search the database of lawyers accredited to practice or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a broad spectrum of cases including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on the basis of a contingent. This means that they are only paid if they win the client's appeal and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of back pay that is granted varies, but could be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past due benefits.
In rare cases, an agent or lawyer might choose to charge an hourly rate. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these matters can be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. The second reason is that most veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay on an hourly basis.
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