15 Of The Best Documentaries On Veterans Disability Case

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Veterans Disability Litigation

Ken advises veterans of the military to help them get the disability compensation they deserve. Ken assists his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.

The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, disproportionately rejecting their disability claims according to a lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's veterans disability law firms Legal Services Clinic.

What is a VA disability?

The disability rating determines the amount of monthly compensation paid to veterans with service-related disabilities. The rating is based on the severity of an injury or illness and can vary between zero and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20% 30 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 individual unemployment, car allowance, clothing allowance and hospitalization and prestabilization benefits. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.

In addition to these benefit programs the Social Security Administration gives military veterans extra credits to increase their lifetime earnings for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."

Many of the conditions that can qualify disabled veterans for disability benefits are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these circumstances require an expert's opinion. An experienced lawyer can assist a client to obtain this opinion and provide the evidence needed to support the claim for disability benefits.

Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing veterans with disabilities claims and appeals. We are dedicated to assisting our clients get the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands of disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who after having successfully represented himself in a Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights an important aspect of his work.

How do I claim a benefit?

First, veterans must track down the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes, as well as any other documentation related to the condition of the veteran. It is important to provide these documents to the VA. If a veteran does not have these documents and the VA must be informed by the applicant (or their VSO).

The next step is a filing of an intent to file. This is a form that allows the VA to review your claim before you have all the information and medical records you require. This form also ensures the effective date of your compensation benefits in case you succeed in your claim.

The VA will schedule your medical exam after all the required information has been received. This will depend on the type and number of disability you claim. Attend this exam as missing it could delay the process of your claim.

After the examinations have been completed, the VA will examine the evidence and then send you a confirmation packet. If the VA denies your claim, you have a year from the date of the letter to request a more thorough review.

A lawyer can help in this situation. Lawyers who are accredited by the VA can now be involved in the appeals process from the beginning, which is a hugely beneficial to those seeking disability benefits.

How do I appeal a denial?

A denial of veterans disability benefits can be a difficult experience. Thankfully, the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is submitting the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office which sent you the Rating decision. In your Notice of Disparage, you have to tell the VA why you are not happy with their decision. It is not necessary to list all the reasons but you should include everything that you disagree on.

You should also request your C file or claims file to determine what evidence the VA used to arrive at their decision. Often times there are no or insufficient records. In some instances this could result in an error in the rating decision.

If you file your NOD, you will be asked to select whether you would like your case reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success when the DRO examines your case rather than when it's reviewed by the BVA.

When you request an DRO review you can request an individual hearing before an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on an "de de novo" basis, which means that they will not give deference to the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals procedure and can take approximately three years to get an update on the decision.

How much does a lawyer charge?

Lawyers can charge a fee if you appeal a VA decision on an appeal for disability. However, the law currently prohibits lawyers from charging fees for assistance when submitting a claim. The fee is only due when the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid out of any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.

Veterans are able to search the database of lawyers accredited to practice or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent service members, veterans, dependents, or survivors in a variety of matters such as disability compensation and pension claims.

Most veterans disability lawyers' disability advocates work on a contingency. This means that they only get paid if they succeed in winning the appeal of the client and receive back pay from the VA. The amount of back pay given varies, but it can be as much as 20 percent of the claimant's total benefit award.

In rare instances lawyers or agents might decide to charge an hourly rate. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. First, these matters are usually time-consuming and can last for months or even years. In addition, many veterans and their families can't afford to pay an hourly fee.

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