Veterans Disability Legal Help

A New York veterans' disability lawyer can assist you in dealing with the bureaucracy of the VA. The lawyer can assist you in obtaining private medical records and other evidence needed to win your case.

Your disability rating will determine the amount of the compensation you receive. It will be based on the degree of your illness and whether or not it hinders you to be able work and perform your normal tasks.

Service Connection

If you can prove your disability is due to your military service, you might be eligible for a monthly monetary allowance. The amount you get is determined by a variety of aspects, including your disability score and the number of dependents you can claim. It is essential to be aware of the various types of benefits you may get once your disability has been determined to be service-connected. A veteran's disability lawyer can assist you receive the funds you need.

To prove service connection, you need to have medical evidence that proves that your current condition is the result of an injury or illness that occurred while on active duty or was aggravated by it. It is possible to be service-connected when you have a preexisting disease or disorder that was discovered during the medical examination to the military but was aggravated later by a specific event. To prove a medical deterioration is necessary, you must have a medical opinion that shows the increase was not caused by the natural progress of the condition.

There are a variety of ailments or diseases that are presumed to have been caused by events in the service such as cancers associated with Agent Orange exposure, conditions related to the Gulf War, and PTSD. These are referred to as presumptive ailments, and they require proof that you had at least 90 days of active duty or that you were in prison for the prescribed length of time.

Appealing a Denied Application

If you are given a notice that your disability claim for benefits such as compensation and allowances, educational benefits, unemployability and special monthly compensation has been denied, it can be frustrating. It can be difficult to navigate the VA's bureaucracy in order to receive the disability rating you are entitled to. Our lawyers can assist in submitting an appeal and address the reasons for why your claim was rejected and the reasons for this, such as lack of evidence.

Our lawyers have a wealth of experience in the VA claims process. They can help you navigate every step of the process and represent you in the Board of Veterans Appeals, and the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims.

During the review, you could require additional evidence to prove that your disability is due to service. This can be accomplished by filling out Form 20-0996 and listing the issues that you believe were not addressed by the original denial. This is a great opportunity to prove that the original decision made was incorrect and that you are entitled to the benefits you've demanded.

In this time we can help you with navigating the VA's complicated rules and regulations to ensure that your claim is handled correctly. We can also help you understand how to combine your VA benefits with Social Security.

How to File a Claim

The process of filing for benefits is difficult and time-consuming. The VA requires a detailed list of the illnesses and injuries for which a veteran seeks benefits, with evidence linking the conditions to his or his or her service. A good lawyer can make the difference in an application being accepted or denied.

If you are denied benefits by your local VA, your attorney may appeal and ask for higher levels of review. Your attorney could suggest that you provide additional evidence to back up your argument. This could include medical information including statements from your family members and friends, reports from law enforcement agencies, military records, as well as hospital or medical clinic records.

Your attorney can help you submit the SF180 form to request your claim record from your local VA. The document should include all pertinent information about your medical history, current symptoms, and the reasons why you believe they are connected to your service.

Congress designed the VA disability benefits process to be veteran accommodating, meaning there is no time limit when the veteran can make the claim for disability. However you must satisfy certain requirements to be eligible for compensation. These requirements includes a minimum duration of service and a discharge that is not dishonorable.

Meeting with an attorney

Veterans face many challenges when attempting to apply for disability benefits. As they deal with family problems and medical issues, they are required to navigate VA bureaucracy and rules. This can lead to mistakes when completing forms, submitting documents, or missing deadlines. A veteran disability lawyer can provide guidance that help veterans avoid making these mistakes and increase their chances of success.

A veteran may also make an appeal a claim that has been denied by an attorney. There are three decision review options available to a veteran when they are not satisfied with the result of their claim. A Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review or a Board Appeal. A Colorado veterans disability law firm will fight on your behalf and analyze your case to determine what could have gone wrong with the VA's denial.

A veteran who has a disability may be entitled to monthly monetary compensation which is based upon their disability rating. They may also qualify for Social Security benefits. If they are employed the employer must provide reasonable accommodations upon request by the employee to accommodate a disability. This is in line with the ADA which limits the right of employers to ask for medical records and prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on disability. A Colorado veterans disability law firm can help veterans obtain the proper accommodations for their condition and obtain the benefits they are entitled to.