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Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans disability Law firms Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, discriminating against their disability claims according to the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The amount of monetary compensation per month paid to veterans disability lawsuits with service-related disabilities is determined on their disability rating. The rating is based on the severity of an illness or injury and can range from zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides a basic income for disabled veterans and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, for example individual unemployment, clothing allowances as well as prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credit that they can use to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however, require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a client obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled veteran who, after successfully representing himself in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I claim a benefit?
Veterans need to first collect the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports, or other documents related to their health. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents then the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have the needed information and medical records. This form also ensures the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits if you win your case.
When all the data is submitted, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. It will depend on the quantity and type of disability you claim. Be sure to take this exam, as should you miss it this could affect your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA denies 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 help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in appeals from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of disability benefits to veterans can be frustrating. Fortunately the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you have to tell the VA the reason you don't like their decision. You don't have to include all the reasons however, you must mention all the points you disagree with.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can view the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are missing or incomplete records. This could lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD you must decide whether you want to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than if it's viewed by the BVA.
If you are subject to a DRO review you have the option of asking for an individual hearing before an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de novo" which means they will not accept the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most time consuming appeals path and typically takes one to three years to obtain a new decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to assist you appeal a VA disability decision. However, the law currently prohibits lawyers from charging fees for assistance when submitting a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be contingent on the lawyer winning your case, or having your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically the fees will be paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can find accredited representatives through 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 veterans, service members or dependents in a vast spectrum of cases, including pension claims, disability compensation and claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and receive back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay that is awarded can vary but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney might decide to charge on an the hourly basis. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these matters are usually time-consuming and can take months or even years. Second, many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly rate.
Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans disability Law firms Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades, discriminating against their disability claims according to the lawsuit filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is a VA disability?
The amount of monetary compensation per month paid to veterans disability lawsuits with service-related disabilities is determined on their disability rating. The rating is based on the severity of an illness or injury and can range from zero and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20%, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and provides a basic income for disabled veterans and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, for example individual unemployment, clothing allowances as well as prestabilization and hospitalization allowances for automobiles, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credit that they can use to increase their lifetime earnings and be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These extra credits are called "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists several conditions that can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however, require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can assist a client obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients obtain the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled thousands disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled veteran who, after successfully representing himself in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and making veterans' rights a priority for his practice.
How do I claim a benefit?
Veterans need to first collect the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes Xrays, doctor's reports, or other documents related to their health. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents then the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have the needed information and medical records. This form also ensures the date you can start receiving your compensation benefits if you win your case.
When all the data is submitted, the VA will schedule an appointment for you. It will depend on the quantity and type of disability you claim. Be sure to take this exam, as should you miss it this could affect your claim.
The VA will send you a decision-making package when the examinations have been completed. If the VA denies 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 help you. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in appeals from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of disability benefits to veterans can be frustrating. Fortunately the VA has an appeals process for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you have to tell the VA the reason you don't like their decision. You don't have to include all the reasons however, you must mention all the points you disagree with.
It is also essential to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can view the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. Sometimes there are missing or incomplete records. This could lead to a mistake in the rating.
When you file your NOD you must decide whether you want to have your case examined by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO examines your case rather than if it's viewed by the BVA.
If you are subject to a DRO review you have the option of asking for an individual hearing before an experienced senior rating specialist. The DRO will review your claim "de novo" which means they will not accept the previous decision. This typically results in a totally new Rating Decision. Alternately, you can opt to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most time consuming appeals path and typically takes one to three years to obtain a new decision.
How much can a lawyer charge?
A lawyer can charge a fee to assist you appeal a VA disability decision. However, the law currently prohibits lawyers from charging fees for assistance when submitting a claim. This is due to the fact that the fee has to be contingent on the lawyer winning your case, or having your benefits increased through an appeal. Typically the fees will be paid directly from any lump-sum payments you receive from the VA.
Veterans can find accredited representatives through 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 veterans, service members or dependents in a vast spectrum of cases, including pension claims, disability compensation and claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win the appeal of the client and receive back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay that is awarded can vary but it could be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare cases, an agent or attorney might decide to charge on an the hourly basis. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these matters are usually time-consuming and can take months or even years. Second, many veterans and their families don't afford an hourly rate.
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