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How to File a veterans disability attorneys Disability Claim

A veteran's disability claim is an important element of their benefit application. Many veterans who have their claims accepted receive additional income each month that is tax-free.

It's not a secret that VA is behind in processing disability claims of veterans. A decision can take months or even years.

Aggravation

Veterans may be qualified for disability compensation if their condition was aggravated due to their military service. This type of claim is referred to as an aggravated disability and can be either mental or physical. A VA lawyer who is competent can help a former military member submit an aggravated disabilities claim. A claimant needs to prove either through medical evidence or independent opinions, that their pre-service condition was made worse by active duty.

Typically the best way to prove that a pre-service condition was made worse is by obtaining an independent medical opinion by a physician who specializes in the condition of the veteran. In addition to a doctor's report in addition, the veteran will have to submit medical records and lay assertions from family or friends who can attest to the seriousness of their pre-service ailments.

In a veterans disability claim, it is important to note that the aggravated condition has to be distinct from the original disability rating. Disability lawyers can help an ex-servicemember present enough medical evidence and witness to establish that their original condition wasn't simply aggravated due to military service, but was also more severe than it would have been had the aggravating factor wasn't present.

VA proposes to rewrite its two "aggravation standards" in its regulations 38 CFR 3.306 and 3.310. The different wording in these regulations has led to confusion and controversy during the process of claiming. Particularly, the inconsistent use of phrases such as "increase in disability" and "any increase in severity" has been the source of disputes and confusion.

Conditions of Service

To qualify for benefits, veterans Disability lawyer must prove the disability or illness was caused by service. This is referred to as "service connection." For certain ailments, like ischemic heart disease, or other cardiovascular diseases that manifest because of Amputations that are connected to service, the service connection is granted automatically. For other conditions, such as PTSD veterans are required to provide witnesses or lay evidence from people who were close to them in the military, in order to connect their condition to a specific incident that occurred during their time in service.

A pre-existing medical condition can be a service-related issue in the event that it was aggravated by active duty and not due to the natural progression of disease. The best method to prove this is to present the doctor's opinion that the ailment was due to service and not the normal progression of the disease.

Certain injuries and illnesses may be thought to be caused or aggravated due to service. These are known as "presumptive diseases." This includes exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam and Korea veterans, radiation exposure in Prisoners of War, as well as other Gulf War conditions. Certain chronic diseases and tropical illnesses are also believed to have been aggravated or caused by service. These are AL amyloidosis, chloracne or other acne-related disorders and porphyria cutsanea tarda tuberculosis, multiple-sclerosis, and diabetes mellitus type 2. For more details on these presumptive diseases, click here.

Appeal

The VA has a system to appeal their decision to award or deny benefits. The first step is filing an appeal called a Notice of Disagreement. Your VA-accredited attorney is likely to file this on your behalf however, if not, you can do it yourself. This form is used by the VA to inform them that you disagree with their decision and want a higher level review of your case.

There are two routes to a higher-level review, both of which you must carefully consider. You can request a personal meeting with a Decision Review Officer in your local office. The DRO will conduct a de novo appeal (no deference to the earlier decision) and then either reverse or uphold the earlier decision. You may be required or not be required to present new evidence. The other path is to request an appointment with a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans' Appeals in Washington, D.C.

It's important to discuss these issues with your VA-accredited attorney. They'll have expertise in this area and will know what is the most appropriate option for your particular case. They are also well-versed in the challenges faced by disabled veterans which makes them an effective advocate for you.

Time Limits

You can claim compensation if you suffer from a disability that you acquired or worsened during your time in the military. However, you'll need to be patient during the VA's process for reviewing and deciding on your claim. You could have to wait up to 180 calendar days after submitting your claim before receiving an answer.

Many factors influence the time it takes for VA to consider your claim. How quickly your claim will be reviewed is largely determined by the quantity of evidence you submit. The location of the field office that handles your claim will also affect the time it will take for the VA to review your claims.

Another factor that could affect the time it takes your claim to be processed is the frequency at which you contact the VA to check on the status of your claim. You can help speed up the process by submitting proof whenever you can and by providing specific address information for the medical facilities you use, and submitting any requested information when it becomes available.

If you believe there was an error in the decision made regarding your disability, you can request a higher-level review. You'll need to provide all of the facts about your case to a knowledgeable reviewer, who will determine whether there an error in the original decision. This review does not contain any new evidence.

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