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Ken assists veterans to get the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by generally denying their disability claims in an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans who have disabilities that are related to service. The rating is based on the severity of an illness or injury and can vary between 0% and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20 percent 30, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and their families.
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 benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can use to boost their earnings over time to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists many of the conditions which can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran lawyer can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are well-versed with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who was able to successfully represent himself in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights an integral part of his practice.
How do I submit a claim?
Veterans must first gather the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes or other evidence that relate to their medical condition. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to make an intent to file. This is a form that permits the VA to review your claim even before you have all the medical records you require. It also preserves your date of effective for benefits if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your exam once all of the details have been received. The VA will schedule an examination according to the amount of disabilities you have and the type you claim. Make sure you attend this test, because should you miss it, it could delay your claim.
Once the tests are complete Once the examinations are complete, the VA will review the evidence and send you a decision packet. If the VA denies the claim, you will have one year to request a higher level review.
A lawyer can help at this point. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of benefits for disability suffered by veterans can be a source of frustration. Thankfully the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is submitting the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the Rating decision. In your notice of disagreement, you have to tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. You don't have to list all the reasons but you should list everything you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file to see the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. There are usually insufficient or missing records. In some cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD you must decide whether you prefer to have your situation examined 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 than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
With an DRO review, you have the option of asking for a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on the basis of a "de novo" basis, which means that they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in a completely new Rating Decision. You may also decide to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the time demanding appeals process and usually takes one to three years for an updated decision.
How much does an attorney charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee to assist you appeal a VA disability decision. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only due if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. These fees are usually paid out of any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database of certified attorneys or claims agents. They have been vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans disability lawyers, service members and their dependents or survivors in a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only get paid when they are successful in defending their client's case, and they are also paid back from VA. The amount of back pay that is paid varies, but may be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past due benefit.
In rare instances, an agent or attorney may decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. First, these matters tend to be time-consuming and can take months or even years. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
Ken assists veterans to get the disability benefits they are entitled to. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for decades by generally denying their disability claims in an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is what is VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans who have disabilities that are related to service. The rating is based on the severity of an illness or injury and can vary between 0% and 100% in increments of 10 percent (e.g. 20 percent 30, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free, and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and their families.
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 benefits are in addition to basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can use to boost their earnings over time to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These credits are also referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists many of the conditions which can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. Certain of these conditions however, require an expert's opinion. An experienced veteran lawyer can assist a client in obtaining this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe is experienced in representing disabled veterans claims and appeals. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the disability benefits they deserve. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are well-versed with the intricacies of VA rules and regulations. Our firm was founded in 1996 by a disabled vet who was able to successfully represent himself in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing in 1996, decided to make veterans' rights an integral part of his practice.
How do I submit a claim?
Veterans must first gather the medical evidence to prove their disability. This includes X-rays and doctor's notes or other evidence that relate to their medical condition. It is essential to submit these documents to the VA. If a veteran doesn't have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to make an intent to file. This is a form that permits the VA to review your claim even before you have all the medical records you require. It also preserves your date of effective for benefits if you win your case.
The VA will schedule your exam once all of the details have been received. The VA will schedule an examination according to the amount of disabilities you have and the type you claim. Make sure you attend this test, because should you miss it, it could delay your claim.
Once the tests are complete Once the examinations are complete, the VA will review the evidence and send you a decision packet. If the VA denies the claim, you will have one year to request a higher level review.
A lawyer can help at this point. Accredited lawyers from VA can now get involved in the appeals process right from the beginning, which is an enormous benefit for those who seek disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
The denial of benefits for disability suffered by veterans can be a source of frustration. Thankfully the VA has an appeals procedure for these decisions. The first step is submitting the Notice of Disagreement to the VA regional office who sent you the Rating decision. In your notice of disagreement, you have to tell the VA why you disagree with their decision. You don't have to list all the reasons but you should list everything you disagree with.
You must also request a C-file or claims file to see the evidence that the VA used to reach their decision. There are usually insufficient or missing records. In some cases this could result in an error in the rating decision.
When you file your NOD you must decide whether you prefer to have your situation examined 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 than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
With an DRO review, you have the option of asking for a personal hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on the basis of a "de novo" basis, which means that they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in a completely new Rating Decision. You may also decide to have the BVA in Washington review your claim. This is the time demanding appeals process and usually takes one to three years for an updated decision.
How much does an attorney charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee to assist you appeal a VA disability decision. The current law does not allow lawyers to charge for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only due if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. These fees are usually paid out of any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database of certified attorneys or claims agents. They have been vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans disability lawyers, service members and their dependents or survivors in a range of issues including disability compensation and pension claims.
Most veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency basis. They only get paid when they are successful in defending their client's case, and they are also paid back from VA. The amount of back pay that is paid varies, but may be as high as 20 percent of the claimant's total past due benefit.
In rare instances, an agent or attorney may decide to charge on an the basis of an hourly rate. But, this isn't common due to two reasons. First, these matters tend to be time-consuming and can take months or even years. In addition, the majority of veterans and their families can't afford to pay for these services on an hourly basis.
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