Veterans Disability Legal Help

A New York veterans disability lawyer can help you deal with the bureaucracy that is the VA. The lawyer can assist you in obtaining medical documents and other evidence that is required to succeed in your case.

The amount of money you are paid will depend on your disability rating. It will be based on how severe your condition and if it prevents you from working and complete normal activities.

Service Connection

If you can prove your disability is related to your military service, you may be entitled a monthly monetary allowance. The amount of compensation you get is determined by a variety of factors, such as your disability rating and the number of dependents you can claim. It is crucial to comprehend the various kinds of benefits you can receive after your disability has been ruled service-connected, and a veteran's disability lawyer can help you get the money you need.

To establish service connection, you must have medical evidence to prove that your current condition is the result of an injury or illness that occurred during active duty or was aggravated by it. You can be considered service-connected having an existing condition or disorder, which was found on the medical entrance exam to the military, but was aggravated later due to certain events. To prove a medical aggravation, it is necessary to have a medically-specific opinion that confirms that the rise is not the result of natural progression of the condition.

Many diseases or conditions are presumed to be the result of events that took place during the service, including cancers attributed to Agent Orange exposure, Gulf War conditions and PTSD. These conditions are called presumptive and require evidence that you were on active duty for firms at least 90 days or a prisoner of the war for a prescribed period of time.

Appealing a Denial

If you get a notification that your disability claim for benefits such as compensation, allowances and educational benefits, unemployed and special monthly payments have been denied and you are disappointed, it can be a sigh of relief. It may be difficult for you to navigate the VA's bureaucracy order to obtain the disability rating you are entitled to. Our attorneys can assist you in submitting an appeal as well as explain the reasons why your claim was rejected, including lack of sufficient evidence.

Our lawyers have a breadth of experience in the VA claims process. They can guide you through all steps of the process and represent you before the Board of Veterans Appeals, and the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims.

During the review, you might need to provide new evidence that proves your disability is due to service. This can be done by making a Form 20-0996 listing the issues that you consider were not addressed in the initial denial. This is a great way to show that the original decision was erroneous and that you are entitled to the benefits you sought.

In this time, we can assist you with navigating the VA's complicated rules and regulations to ensure your claim is handled correctly. We can help you understand the benefits of merging your VA benefits with Social Security.

Filing a Claim

The process of filing is often complicated and time-consuming. The VA requires that the veteran provide a complete listing of all his or her ailments and injuries to the veterans' benefit, as well as proof linking those ailments to their service. Having an attorney by your side can mean the difference between a successful claim and one that is denied.

If you are denied by your local VA office, your attorney may file an appeal and request an appeal to a higher-level review. Your attorney may recommend that you submit additional evidence to back up your case. This could include new medical data, statements from friends and family members, reports from law enforcement or military records, or hospital and medical clinic records.

Your attorney can assist you in submitting the SF 180 form, which is used to request your claim record from your local VA office. This document should include all pertinent information regarding your medical history as well as the current symptoms you are experiencing, along with a description of the reasons you believe these issues are related to your service.

Congress designed the VA disability benefit process to be a benefit for veterans which means there's no time limit for veterans to make a claim. You must, however, satisfy certain conditions to be eligible for the benefits. This includes a minimum period of service and an award of discharge that is not dishonorable.

Meeting with an attorney

Many veterans face huge issues when requesting disability benefits. As they deal with medical problems and family issues, they are required to navigate VA regulations and bureaucracy. This can lead them to make mistakes when filling out forms, submitting documents or not meeting deadlines. A veteran disability attorney can provide information that can help veterans avoid these mistakes and increase their chances of success.

A veteran may also make an appeal an appeal denied with the help of an attorney. Veterans can choose to review a decision if they are unhappy with the outcome. They can file a Supplemental claim, request an additional review or appeal to the Board. A Colorado veterans disability law firm will fight for you and look into your case to determine what was wrong with the VA's refusal.

Veterans with disabilities could be eligible for monthly monetary compensation depending on the disability rating. They may also be eligible for Social Security benefits. If they are employed the employer must offer reasonable accommodations to accommodate the request of a disabled employee. This is in line with the ADA which limits employers' rights to request for medical information and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. A Colorado veterans disability law firm can help veterans find appropriate accommodations to their disability and gain the benefits they are entitled to.