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Ken advises veterans of the military to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they are entitled to. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by rejecting their disability claims in adisproportionate way as per a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly payments to veterans with disabilities that are related to service. The rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can vary between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and their families.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, such as individual unemployment allowances for clothing, hospitalization and prestabilization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs in addition, attorneys the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credit to boost their earnings over the course of their lives for disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that qualify disabled veterans for disability benefits are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these conditions require an expert's opinion. A seasoned lawyer with experience can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence needed to support a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients receive the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and we are well-versed with the intricacies of VA laws and procedures. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a top priority in his practice after successfully representing himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence for their impairment. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports or other documentation regarding their medical condition. The submission of these records to the VA is very important. 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 the filing of an intent to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have the proper information and medical records. It also preserves your effective date for receiving compensation should you prevail in 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 amount of disabilities you have and the type you are claiming. Make sure you take this test, because in the event you fail to take it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
Once the examinations are complete Once the examinations are complete, the VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision-making packet. If the VA refuses to accept your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to assist you. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a difficult 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 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. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should be clear about the issues you disagree with.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence that the VA used in making their decision. In many cases, there are missing or insufficient records. In some cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
If you file your NOD, you will be asked to choose whether you would like your case reviewed by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success when the DRO reviews your case than if it's viewed by the BVA.
When you request the DRO review, you have the option of asking for an individual hearing with an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de novo", meaning that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also request that the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest lengthy appeals procedure and typically takes one to three years for an updated decision.
What is the average amount an attorney can charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee if you appeal the VA decision on an appeal for disability. But, current law prohibits lawyers from charging fees to assist with a claim. This is because the fee must be dependent on the lawyer prevailing in 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 may be able find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database that lists accredited attorneys or claims agents. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans disability attorneys or dependents in a vast spectrum of cases such as disability compensation claims and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they will only be paid if they prevail in the client's appeal and receive back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay that is awarded varies, but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past due benefit amount.
In rare cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge an per hour basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these situations can be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay an hourly fee.
Ken advises veterans of the military to assist them in obtaining the disability compensation they are entitled to. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by rejecting their disability claims in adisproportionate way as per a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly payments to veterans with disabilities that are related to service. The rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness and can vary between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and their families.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, such as individual unemployment allowances for clothing, hospitalization and prestabilization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs in addition, attorneys the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credit to boost their earnings over the course of their lives for disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
A majority of the conditions that qualify disabled veterans for disability benefits are described in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these conditions require an expert's opinion. A seasoned lawyer with experience can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence needed to support a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients receive the benefits they're entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and we are well-versed with the intricacies of VA laws and procedures. Our firm was created by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a top priority in his practice after successfully representing himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I make a claim?
The first step is to track down the medical evidence for their impairment. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports or other documentation regarding their medical condition. The submission of these records to the VA is very important. 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 the filing of an intent to file. This form lets the VA examine your claim even before you have the proper information and medical records. It also preserves your effective date for receiving compensation should you prevail in 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 amount of disabilities you have and the type you are claiming. Make sure you take this test, because in the event you fail to take it and fail to take it, it could hinder your claim.
Once the examinations are complete Once the examinations are complete, the VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision-making packet. If the VA refuses to accept your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
At this stage, a lawyer is able to assist you. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is a an enormous benefit for those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a difficult 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 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. It is not necessary to list every reason, but you should be clear about the issues you disagree with.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence that the VA used in making their decision. In many cases, there are missing or insufficient records. In some cases this could lead to an error in the rating decision.
If you file your NOD, you will be asked to choose whether you would like your case reviewed by an Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success when the DRO reviews your case than if it's viewed by the BVA.
When you request the DRO review, you have the option of asking for an individual hearing with an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de novo", meaning that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also request that the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest lengthy appeals procedure and typically takes one to three years for an updated decision.
What is the average amount an attorney can charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee if you appeal the VA decision on an appeal for disability. But, current law prohibits lawyers from charging fees to assist with a claim. This is because the fee must be dependent on the lawyer prevailing in 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 may be able find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database that lists accredited attorneys or claims agents. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans disability attorneys or dependents in a vast spectrum of cases such as disability compensation claims and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they will only be paid if they prevail in the client's appeal and receive back payment from the VA. The amount of back pay that is awarded varies, but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past due benefit amount.
In rare cases attorneys or agents may decide to charge an per hour basis. This isn't often the case due to two reasons. First, these situations can be time-consuming and can last for months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families are unable to afford to pay an hourly fee.
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