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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 generally denying their disability claims in a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's veterans disability Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based on the severity of the illness or injury and can vary from 0% to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation such as the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to increase their lifetime earnings to qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that allow disabled veterans for disability benefits are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a customer in obtaining this opinion, and provide the evidence required to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients get the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and are well-versed with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I claim a benefit?
First, veterans need to find the medical evidence for their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their medical condition. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they must be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to make an intent to file. This form permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the medical records you need. It also ensures that you have an effective date for compensation benefits should you prevail in your case.
When all the information is provided when all the information is in, the VA will arrange an examination for you. It will depend on the number and type of disability you claim. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the process of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the tests have been completed. If the VA denies your claim you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can help you in this situation. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is hugely beneficial to people seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of benefits for disability suffered by veterans can be extremely frustrating. Fortunately that the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is submitting a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA why you were dissatisfied with their decision. You don't have to list every reason however, you must mention everything that you disagree on.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence the VA used in making their decision. Sometimes there are missing or insufficient records. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you submit your NOD, the applicant will be asked to decide if you would like your case reviewed either by the Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a greater chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with an expert in senior ratings through an DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo", meaning that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years for an updated decision.
What is the average amount an attorney can charge?
A lawyer could charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. But, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee is dependent on the lawyer winning your case or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members, dependents, or survivors in a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only receive compensation when they are successful in defending their client's case, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay paid varies, but may be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefit award.
In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge an the basis of an hourly rate. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. First, these matters are often time consuming and can drag on for months or even years. The second reason is that most veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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 generally denying their disability claims in a lawsuit filed last week by Yale Law School's veterans disability Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based on the severity of the illness or injury and can vary from 0% to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
The VA also has other programs that provide additional compensation such as the individual unemployed, the automobile allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans a special credit they can use to increase their lifetime earnings to qualify for retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."
Many of the conditions that allow disabled veterans for disability benefits are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Certain of these conditions however require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran attorney can assist a customer in obtaining this opinion, and provide the evidence required to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in disability claims and appeals. We are committed to helping our clients get the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and are well-versed with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded by a disabled veteran who made fighting for veterans' rights a priority in his practice after he successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I claim a benefit?
First, veterans need to find the medical evidence for their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports, or other documents related to their medical condition. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they must be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to make an intent to file. This form permits the VA to begin reviewing your claim, even before you have all the medical records you need. It also ensures that you have an effective date for compensation benefits should you prevail in your case.
When all the information is provided when all the information is in, the VA will arrange an examination for you. It will depend on the number and type of disability you claim. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the process of your claim.
The VA will send you a decision package after the tests have been completed. If the VA denies your claim you have one year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can help you in this situation. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is hugely beneficial to people seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of benefits for disability suffered by veterans can be extremely frustrating. Fortunately that the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is submitting a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you must explain to the VA why you were dissatisfied with their decision. You don't have to list every reason however, you must mention everything that you disagree on.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so you can see the evidence the VA used in making their decision. Sometimes there are missing or insufficient records. This can lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you submit your NOD, the applicant will be asked to decide if you would like your case reviewed either by the Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a greater chance of success with a DRO review than with the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with an expert in senior ratings through an DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo", meaning that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest consuming appeals path and typically can take between one and three years for an updated decision.
What is the average amount an attorney can charge?
A lawyer could charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. But, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for assistance in a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee is dependent on the lawyer winning your case or receiving your benefits increased as a result of an appeal. These fees are usually paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans may find accredited representatives via the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members, dependents, or survivors in a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only receive compensation when they are successful in defending their client's case, and they receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay paid varies, but may be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefit award.
In rare instances attorneys or agents may decide to charge an the basis of an hourly rate. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. First, these matters are often time consuming and can drag on for months or even years. The second reason is that most veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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