America’s armed services are honored with parades and holidays, but when veterans need real help with medical bills or lost work, they can sometimes be left behind. Vets who suffer from a disability because of their service don’t deserve to deal with their expenses and pain alone. Our veterans disability lawyers will make sure you receive everything you deserve.
Appealing The VA Decision
Military service members make enormous sacrifices to protect our country and deserve to be compensated when their service causes injury or undermines their health. Yet, many VA disability claims are denied year after year.
If you applied for a disability rating and were denied by the VA, let our legal team review the matter at no cost to you. Our VA disability lawyers can assist with cases as early as when a veteran’s claim has been denied. We also handle appeals to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
If you’re a veteran with a service-connected disability, you may be entitled to tax-free monthly benefits from the VA, but navigating the approval process isn’t always easy. Choosing the right VA disability lawyer could mean the difference in whether or not you receive benefits each month for the rest of your life.
Disability benefits are awarded to veterans who meet certain eligibility criteria. The amount of monthly compensation is determined by a graduated scale according to a disability rating from 0% to 100%. Even if you already collect SSDI, you may still be entitled to veterans’ benefits. If you are experiencing physical and/or mental health problems, tinnitus, have Agent Orange exposure, Gulf War Syndrome or any other military related health problems, you believe are the result of your active-duty military service, contact us for a free consultation.
Our team will make sure you meet eligibility criteria for VA disability benefits before you waste time with paperwork.
It’s basic math. The earlier you file, the earlier your benefit effective date is. We make sure to get your claims filed fast so your benefits, even backpay will begin as early as possible.
Our team of investigators is skilled at combing through military records, medical documentation, awards, and evals to find the proof you’ll need to win your case.
We’ll work with your care providers and find additional experts who may need to document secondary medical conditions related to your service.
There’s nothing more frustrating than being told the same pre-scripted responses when you call the VA for a claim update. Our team will leverage our relationshiups to get you the information you need.
Veterans Disability Lawyers
Next Steps
If the VA denies you benefits, it’s not the end of the road for your disability claim. Instead, you can appeal their decision. There are many reasons for the denial, but in general, it’s likely because you were unable to show one of these three points:
-You have a disabling condition (this can be done by getting an official diagnosis from a medical professional)
-You suffered an injury or illness while serving in the U.S. military
-There is a link between the event that affected you during your service and your current condition
When your claim is denied, the VA will send you a letter outlining why they decided to deny your claim. This is essential for figuring out how you can have a successful appeal. That letter is the first thing our team will ask you for when you call. It doesn’t cost you anything to let our team review your case and determine the best course of action. A skilled VA disability lawyer can have a big impact on the outcome of your case.
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