Veterans Disability Legal Help

A New York veterans' disability lawyer can help you with dealing with the bureaucracy at the VA. Legal professionals can assist you in obtaining medical records and other evidence necessary to succeed in your case.

Your disability rating will determine the amount of compensation you will receive. This will depend on the severity of your condition and whether or not it restricts you to be able work and carry out normal activities.

Service Connection

If you can prove your disability is related to your military service you could be entitled to a monthly monetary settlement. The amount you get is determined by several factors such as your disability rating and the number of people who are considered dependents. It is essential to be aware of the various types of benefits you can receive once your disability is classified as service-connected. A veteran's disability lawyer can help you receive the funds you need.

To prove service connection, you have to present medical evidence that proves that the condition you are experiencing is a result of an injury or illness that occurred during active duty or was aggravated by it. You can be considered service-connected when you have a preexisting disease or disorder that was identified in the medical exam to be a prerequisite to the military, but was later aggravated due to certain events. In order to prove a medical aggravation, you must be able to provide a medical opinion that shows the increase is not the result of natural development of the condition.

Many conditions or diseases are presumed to be the result of events that occurred in service, including cancers attributed to Agent Orange exposure, Gulf War conditions, and PTSD. These conditions are referred to as presumptive and require evidence that you were in active duty for at least 90 days or a prisoner of the war for a specific amount of time.

Appealing a Denial

It can be a bit frustrating to find out that your claim for disability benefits, including compensation, allowances, education benefits, unemployment or special monthly compensation, has been denied. It can be difficult for you to navigate the VA's bureaucracy in order to receive the disability rating that you are entitled to. Our lawyers can assist in submitting an appeal as well as explain the reasons why your claim was denied and the reasons for this, such as lack of evidence.

Our lawyers have a wealth of experience in the VA claim process. They can guide you throughout the entire process and also represent you in the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims and the Board of Veterans Appeals.

During the review process, you may be required to provide new and relevant evidence to prove that your disability is related to service. This can be accomplished by filling out Form 20-0996, and listing the issues that you consider were not addressed in the original denial. This is an excellent opportunity to prove that the initial decision was not correct, and that you are entitled to the benefits that you requested.

In this period, we can help you navigate the VA's complex rules and regulations to ensure that your claim is dealt with properly. We can also help determine how to combine your VA benefits with Social Security.

The process of filing a claim

The filing process can be difficult and time-consuming. The VA requires a thorough list of the ailments and injuries for which the veteran is seeking benefits, with proof linking those ailments to his or his or her service. A lawyer on your side can make the difference between a successful claim and one that is denied.

If you are denied benefits by your local VA, your attorney may make an appeal and request an increase in the level of review. Your attorney may suggest you provide additional evidence to support your case. This could include new medical data or statements from friends and family members, reports from law enforcement or military records, as well as hospital and medical clinic records.

Your lawyer can assist you to complete the SF180 form to request a claim record from your local VA. This document should include all pertinent information regarding your medical history and current symptoms you are experiencing, with a statement explaining the reasons you believe these issues are related to your service.

Congress created the VA disability benefits process to be a benefit for veterans which means there's no time limit for a vet to make a claim. However you must satisfy certain requirements in order to receive compensation. These includes a minimum duration of service and a discharge that is not dishonorable.

Meeting with an attorney

Veterans face a variety of challenges when applying for disability benefits. They must navigate VA regulations and bureaucracy, as well as deal with the stress of their medical conditions and family problems. This can result in mistakes when filling out forms, submitting documents or not meeting deadlines. A veteran disability attorney can provide guidance to assist veterans in avoiding these mistakes and increase their chances of success.

A veteran may also appeal the decision of a claim denied by an attorney. There are three options for a decision review available to a veteran when they are not happy with the decision made on their claim: the Supplemental Claim option, a Higher-Level Review, or a Board Appeal. A Colorado veterans disability law firm can advocate for you and review your case to determine what could have gone wrong with the VA's decision to deny your claim.

Veterans with disabilities could be eligible to receive a monthly monetary payment based on the disability rating. They may also qualify for Social Security benefits. If they are employed, their employer must offer reasonable accommodations upon request by the employee to accommodate disabilities. This is in accordance with the ADA which restricts the ability of employers to ask for medical information, and prohibits discrimination based on disability. A Colorado veterans disability law firm can help veterans seek the appropriate accommodations for their condition and receive the benefits they are entitled to.