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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken assists veterans in navigating the system to help them obtain the disability compensation they are entitled to. He also represents clients at VA Board of veterans disability lawyers Appeals hearings.

According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic this week the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans, disproportionately refusing their disability claims.

What is an VA Disability?

The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation paid to veterans with service-connected disabilities. The rating is based on the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% up to 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20%, 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The amount is devoid of tax and provides a basic source of income to the disabled veteran and his 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 are in addition to the regular disability compensation.

In addition to these benefit programs in addition, 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 known as "credit for service."

A majority of the conditions that can qualify disabled veterans for disability benefits are included in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, a few of these conditions require an expert opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence needed to support an claim for disability compensation.

Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities 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 are conversant with the complexities of VA laws and procedures. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing, made veterans disability attorneys' rights an integral part of his practice.

How do I claim a benefit?

Veterans must first find the medical evidence of their disability. This could include X-rays, doctor's reports as well any other documentation pertaining to the veteran's condition. The submission of these records to the VA is essential. If a veteran does not have these documents then the VA should be notified by the claimant (or their VSO).

The next step is to make an intent to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have the needed information and medical records. It also preserves your date of effective for benefits in the event that you win your case.

When all the information is submitted, the VA will schedule an examination for you. The VA will schedule an examination depending on the amount of disabilities you have and the type of disability you claim. Make sure that you take this test, because in the event you fail to take it this could affect your claim.

Once the tests are complete Once the examinations are complete, after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision package. If the VA rejects the claim, you will have one year to request a more thorough review.

A lawyer can help in this situation. VA-accredited attorneys can now get involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit to people seeking disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

The denial of benefits for disability suffered by veterans can be a source of frustration. The VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is submitting a Notice Of Disagreement to the VA regional office that sent you the decision on Rating. In your notice of disagreement, you have to tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. You don't need to list all the reasons but you should list all the points you disagree with.

You must also request your C-file, or claims file, so that you can determine the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing data. In certain cases it could lead to an error in the rating decision.

When you file your NOD, it is up to you to decide if would like to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have a greater chance of success if the DRO reviews your case than if it's viewed by the BVA.

You can request a private hearing with an expert in senior ratings through the process of a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de novo", meaning that they will not be influenced by the previous decision. This typically results in a new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the longest appeals process, and it could take up to three years for an appeal to be heard.

How much can a lawyer charge?

A lawyer may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. However, current law prevents lawyers from charging for initial assistance in the case. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.

Veterans are able to search the database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to locate accredited representatives. They are vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent service members, veterans or dependents in a wide spectrum of cases, including pension claims and disability compensation claims.

Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only receive compensation when they prevail in their client's appeal and also receive back pay from VA. The amount of back pay awarded varies, but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefits.

In rare cases an attorney or agent may decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. However, this is uncommon for two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to be resolved. The second reason is that most veterans and their families cannot afford to pay on an hourly basis.

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