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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. Ken also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans 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 by denial of their disability claims.
What is an VA Disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation given to veterans with service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. The rating is determined by the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% up to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, such as individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special 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 an individual for disability compensation are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these conditions require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can help a customer obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence needed to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans disability lawyer in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients get the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are conversant with the complexities of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was started by a disabled vet who made fighting for veterans' rights a major part of his practice after successfully representing himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence of their impairment. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports or other documentation regarding their medical condition. It is vital to provide these documents to the 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 to make an intent to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. This form also protects the effective date of your compensation benefits in the event that you have a successful case.
The VA will schedule your examination when all information has been received. It will depend on the amount and type of disabilities you are claiming. Don't miss this exam because it could delay the process of your claim.
After the examinations have been completed After the examinations are completed, the VA will examine the evidence and then send you a decision packet. If the VA decides to deny the claim, you will have one year to request a higher level review.
At this moment, a lawyer could assist you. VA-accredited lawyers are now involved in appeals from the start, which is a huge advantage for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you should tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you should mention everything you disagree with.
You must also request your C-file or claims file to see what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing data. This could lead to a mistake in the rating.
If you submit your NOD you must choose whether you prefer to have your situation considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have more of a chance of success when the DRO reviews your case, compared to if it's viewed by the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert through the process of a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo" this means they will not defer to the previous decision. This typically will result in a brand new Rating Decision. You can also choose to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest appeals process, and it could take up to three years for an update on the decision.
How much can an attorney charge?
A lawyer could charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due if the lawyer is successful in your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly from any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.
Veterans may identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members or their dependents on a range of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. This means that they are only paid if they succeed in winning the appeal of the client and get back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay awarded can vary but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare cases an attorney or agent may choose to charge on per hour basis. This is not common for two reasons. First, these matters are usually time-consuming and can go on for months or even years. The second reason is that many veterans and their families can't afford to pay an hourly rate.
Ken helps veterans obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to. Ken also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans 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 by denial of their disability claims.
What is an VA Disability?
The amount of monthly monetary compensation given to veterans with service-related disabilities is based on their disability rating. The rating is determined by the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% up to 100% in increments of 10% (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is free of tax and provides a basic amount of income to the disabled veteran and his family.
VA provides additional compensation through other programs, such as individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization automobile allowances, as well as hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special 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 an individual for disability compensation are mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, some of these conditions require an expert's opinion. A veteran lawyer with experience can help a customer obtain this opinion, and provide the evidence needed to support a claim of disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans disability lawyer in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients get the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are conversant with the complexities of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was started by a disabled vet who made fighting for veterans' rights a major part of his practice after successfully representing himself at an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals hearing.
How do I file a claim?
Veterans must first locate the medical evidence of their impairment. This includes X-rays and doctor's reports or other documentation regarding their medical condition. It is vital to provide these documents to the 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 to make an intent to file. This form allows the VA review your claim even before you have all the required information and medical records. This form also protects the effective date of your compensation benefits in the event that you have a successful case.
The VA will schedule your examination when all information has been received. It will depend on the amount and type of disabilities you are claiming. Don't miss this exam because it could delay the process of your claim.
After the examinations have been completed After the examinations are completed, the VA will examine the evidence and then send you a decision packet. If the VA decides to deny the claim, you will have one year to request a higher level review.
At this moment, a lawyer could assist you. VA-accredited lawyers are now involved in appeals from the start, which is a huge advantage for those who are seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
A refusal of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA provides an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office that sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement you should tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you should mention everything you disagree with.
You must also request your C-file or claims file to see what evidence the VA used to make their decision. There are usually incomplete or missing data. This could lead to a mistake in the rating.
If you submit your NOD you must choose whether you prefer to have your situation considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. In general you'll have more of a chance of success when the DRO reviews your case, compared to if it's viewed by the BVA.
You can request a private hearing with a senior rating expert through the process of a DRO review. The DRO will examine your claim "de de novo" this means they will not defer to the previous decision. This typically will result in a brand new Rating Decision. You can also choose to review your claim with the BVA in Washington. This is the longest appeals process, and it could take up to three years for an update on the decision.
How much can an attorney charge?
A lawyer could charge a fee for helping you appeal an VA disability decision. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due if the lawyer is successful in your case or increases your benefits through an appeal. Typically these fees are paid directly from any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.
Veterans may identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database for certified attorneys or claims agents. These individuals have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans, service members or their dependents on a range of issues such as disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates are paid on a contingency basis. This means that they are only paid if they succeed in winning the appeal of the client and get back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay awarded can vary but can be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare cases an attorney or agent may choose to charge on per hour basis. This is not common for two reasons. First, these matters are usually time-consuming and can go on for months or even years. The second reason is that many veterans and their families can't afford to pay an hourly rate.
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