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Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents his clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, generally denying 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 monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. This rating is determined by the severity of an illness or injury and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20% 30, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, auto allowance, clothing allowance, and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to boost their lifetime earnings and qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that make disabled veterans for disability benefits are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. Some of these conditions, however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist a client in obtaining this opinion, and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients get the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a key part of his practice after he successfully represented himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I claim a benefit?
First, veterans must locate the medical evidence supporting their condition. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports or other documentation related to their health. It is important to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to make an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim even before you have all the medical records you need. This form also preserves the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in case you succeed in your claim.
The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the required details have been received. The VA will set the date for the examination according to the amount of disabilities you have and the type you are claiming. Make sure you take this exam, as should you miss it, it could delay your claim.
After the examinations have been completed, the VA will review the evidence and send you a confirmation packet. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you will have one year to request a higher-level review.
At this moment, a lawyer will assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process right 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 can be a source of frustration. Thankfully that the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to file 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 why you were dissatisfied with their decision. You don't have to list all of the reasons but you should list all the points you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file so that you can see what evidence the VA used to reach their decision. There are often incomplete or missing records. In some cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD you must decide whether you want to have your case reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have more of a chance of success if the DRO reviews your case than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with an expert in senior ratings through an DRO review. The DRO will conduct the review of your claim on an "de novo" basis, which means they will not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest demanding appeals process and usually takes one to three years to receive an updated decision.
What is the average cost a lawyer can charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help appeal the VA decision on the basis of disability. The law as it stands today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans are able to search the database of attorneys who are accredited or claim agents to find accredited representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent service members, veterans or dependents in a wide range of issues that include disability compensation claims and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and receive back payments from the VA. The amount of back pay paid varies, but may be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefit award.
In rare instances, an agent or lawyer might decide to charge an hourly rate. This is not common for two reasons. First, these situations tend to be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, most veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents his clients in VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, generally denying 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 monthly monetary compensation paid to veterans with disabilities resulting from service is based on their disability rating. This rating is determined by the severity of an illness or injury and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20% 30, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income for disabled veterans and their family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation, such as individual unemployment, auto allowance, clothing allowance, and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to boost their lifetime earnings and qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that make disabled veterans for disability benefits are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. Some of these conditions, however require the opinion of an expert. An experienced lawyer can assist a client in obtaining this opinion, and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are committed to helping our clients get the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disabilities cases and are skilled in the complexities of VA law and procedure. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans rights a key part of his practice after he successfully represented himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I claim a benefit?
First, veterans must locate the medical evidence supporting their condition. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports or other documentation related to their health. It is important to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to make an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim even before you have all the medical records you need. This form also preserves the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits in case you succeed in your claim.
The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the required details have been received. The VA will set the date for the examination according to the amount of disabilities you have and the type you are claiming. Make sure you take this exam, as should you miss it, it could delay your claim.
After the examinations have been completed, the VA will review the evidence and send you a confirmation packet. If the VA refuses to accept the claim you will have one year to request a higher-level review.
At this moment, a lawyer will assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process right 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 can be a source of frustration. Thankfully that the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to file 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 why you were dissatisfied with their decision. You don't have to list all of the reasons but you should list all the points you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file so that you can see what evidence the VA used to reach their decision. There are often incomplete or missing records. In some cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD you must decide whether you want to have your case reviewed by a Decision-Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have more of a chance of success if the DRO reviews your case than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
You can request a personal hearing with an expert in senior ratings through an DRO review. The DRO will conduct the review of your claim on an "de novo" basis, which means they will not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest demanding appeals process and usually takes one to three years to receive an updated decision.
What is the average cost a lawyer can charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help appeal the VA decision on the basis of disability. The law as it stands today does not permit lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits by filing an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans are able to search the database of attorneys who are accredited or claim agents to find accredited representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent service members, veterans or dependents in a wide range of issues that include disability compensation claims and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and receive back payments from the VA. The amount of back pay paid varies, but may be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefit award.
In rare instances, an agent or lawyer might decide to charge an hourly rate. This is not common for two reasons. First, these situations tend to be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, most veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay on an hourly basis.
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