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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they are entitled to. He assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by discriminating against their disability claims as per the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with service-connected 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%, 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, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization, automobile allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the regular 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 credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that qualify disabled veterans for disability benefits are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence needed to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who was able to successfully represent himself in an appeals hearing before the Board of veterans disability lawsuits Appeals Hearing, made veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.
How do I submit a claim?
veterans disability law firms must first find the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes any X-rays, doctor's notes or other evidence relevant to their medical condition. It is vital to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim before you have the proper information and medical records. It also ensures that you have an date of effective for benefits should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your medical exam once all of the information is received. It will depend on the type and number of disabilities you are claiming. Don't miss this exam because it could delay the processing of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the examinations are completed. If the VA rejects your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by VA can now be involved in appeals from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a difficult experience. The VA has an appeals process to appeal these decisions. The first step is to send the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disparage, you have to tell the VA the reason you don't like their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason however, you must mention everything you disagree with.
You should also request your C-file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing data. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO reviews your case than if it's viewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review, you can request an individual hearing with an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on an "de novo" basis, meaning they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a totally new Rating Decision. You can also choose to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time demanding appeals process and usually takes one to three years to obtain a new decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help appeal an VA decision on an appeal for disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly out of any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.
Veterans may be able to locate accredited representatives using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they are only paid if they succeed in winning the client's appeal and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of backpay that is granted can differ, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an per hour basis. This is not common due to two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to resolve. The second reason is that many veterans and their families don't afford to pay an hourly fee.
Ken assists veterans in obtaining the disability benefits they are entitled to. He assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by discriminating against their disability claims as per the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans with service-connected 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%, 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, clothing allowances prestabilization and hospitalization, automobile allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These are in addition to the regular 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 credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that qualify disabled veterans for disability benefits are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions, however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence needed to support the claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and are well-versed with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who was able to successfully represent himself in an appeals hearing before the Board of veterans disability lawsuits Appeals Hearing, made veterans' rights the top priority in his practice.
How do I submit a claim?
veterans disability law firms must first find the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes any X-rays, doctor's notes or other evidence relevant to their medical condition. It is vital to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is to submit an intent to file. This form allows the VA to review your claim before you have the proper information and medical records. It also ensures that you have an date of effective for benefits should you prevail in your case.
The VA will schedule your medical exam once all of the information is received. It will depend on the type and number of disabilities you are claiming. Don't miss this exam because it could delay the processing of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the examinations are completed. If the VA rejects your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to assist you. Lawyers who are accredited by VA can now be involved in appeals from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A denial of disability benefits can be a difficult experience. The VA has an appeals process to appeal these decisions. The first step is to send the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the decision on Rating. In your Notice of Disparage, you have to tell the VA the reason you don't like their decision. It is not necessary to list every reason however, you must mention everything you disagree with.
You should also request your C-file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to arrive at their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing data. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD, it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case reviewed by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO reviews your case than if it's viewed by the BVA.
With a DRO review, you can request an individual hearing with an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an examination of your claim on an "de novo" basis, meaning they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in a totally new Rating Decision. You can also choose to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the most time demanding appeals process and usually takes one to three years to obtain a new decision.
How much will a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to help appeal an VA decision on an appeal for disability. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly out of any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.
Veterans may be able to locate accredited representatives using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims representatives. These people have been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members and their dependents as well as survivors in a variety of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates are paid on an ad-hoc basis. This means that they are only paid if they succeed in winning the client's appeal and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of backpay that is granted can differ, but it can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge on an per hour basis. This is not common due to two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to resolve. The second reason is that many veterans and their families don't afford to pay an hourly fee.