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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken assists veterans in navigating the system to assist them in getting the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by disproportionately rejecting their disability claims, according to an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based on the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% to 100% in 10% increments (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credits to boost their retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists many of the conditions which can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. However, some of these conditions require an expert's advice. An experienced lawyer can assist a client to obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans disability lawyers in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients receive the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are conversant with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who was able to successfully represent himself in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans the top priority in his practice.
How do I file a claim?
The first step is to find the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation relevant to their health. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to file an intent to file. This form lets the VA to review your claim before you have all the required information and medical records. It also keeps your date of effective for benefits when you win your case.
Once all the information is provided, the VA will schedule an examination for you. This will depend on the amount and type of disabilities you are claiming. Make sure you attend this test, because should you miss it this could affect your claim.
After the examinations are completed, the VA will examine the evidence and give you a decision packet. If the VA denies the claim, you have a year to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can help you at this point. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in appeals from the beginning, which is a huge advantage for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. You don't have to list every reason but you should list everything that you disagree on.
You should also request your C-file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. Most of the time there are missing or incomplete records. This could lead to an error in the rating.
After you have submitted your NOD, it will be asked to choose whether you want your case reviewed either by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO reviews your case than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
If you are subject to the DRO review you can request an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on a "de de novo" basis, meaning they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest appeals process and can take up to three years before you receive an appeal to be heard.
What is the average cost a lawyer can charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. The current law does not permit lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. Typically these fees are directly derived from any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.
Veterans are able to search the database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a broad range of matters including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on the basis of a contingent. This means that they only get paid if they are successful in winning the appeal of the client and get back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay that is granted can differ, but it can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances lawyers or agents might choose to charge an hourly rate. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these matters are often time consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, many veterans and their families don't afford to pay an hourly rate.
Ken assists veterans in navigating the system to assist them in getting the disability benefits they deserve. Ken also represents his clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals Hearings.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Black veterans for years by disproportionately rejecting their disability claims, according to an action filed this week by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
What is an VA disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of compensation per month paid to veterans who have service-related disabilities. This rating is based on the severity of the illness or injury and can range from 0% to 100% in 10% increments (e.g., 20 percent, 30%, etc.). The compensation is tax-free and serves as a basic income to the disabled veteran and their family.
VA offers additional compensation through other programs, like individual unemployment allowances for clothing prestabilization and hospitalization, car allowances, and hospitalization allowances. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
In addition to these benefit programs, In addition to these benefit programs, the Social Security Administration gives military veterans special credits to boost their retirement or disability benefits. These extra credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists many of the conditions which can qualify a veteran for disability compensation. However, some of these conditions require an expert's advice. An experienced lawyer can assist a client to obtain this opinion and provide the evidence required to prove the claim for disability benefits.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience representing veterans disability lawyers in disability claims and appeals. We are dedicated to helping our clients receive the disability benefits that they are entitled to. We have handled a variety of disability cases and are conversant with the complexities of VA regulations and laws. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled veteran who was able to successfully represent himself in an appeals hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of veterans the top priority in his practice.
How do I file a claim?
The first step is to find the medical evidence supporting their disability. This includes any X-rays, doctor's reports or other documentation relevant to their health. It is essential to submit these records to VA. If a veteran does not have these documents, they should be provided to the VA by the claimant or their VSO (veteran service organization).
The next step is to file an intent to file. This form lets the VA to review your claim before you have all the required information and medical records. It also keeps your date of effective for benefits when you win your case.
Once all the information is provided, the VA will schedule an examination for you. This will depend on the amount and type of disabilities you are claiming. Make sure you attend this test, because should you miss it this could affect your claim.
After the examinations are completed, the VA will examine the evidence and give you a decision packet. If the VA denies the claim, you have a year to request a more thorough review.
A lawyer can help you at this point. Accredited lawyers from VA can be involved in appeals from the beginning, which is a huge advantage for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a very frustrating experience. The VA offers an appeals procedure to appeal these decisions. The first step is to submit a Notice to Disagreement with the VA regional office, which has sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA the reasons why you did not agree with their decision. You don't have to list every reason but you should list everything that you disagree on.
You should also request your C-file or claims file to determine the evidence that the VA used to make their decision. Most of the time there are missing or incomplete records. This could lead to an error in the rating.
After you have submitted your NOD, it will be asked to choose whether you want your case reviewed either by a Board of Veterans Appeals or a Decision Review officer. In general, you'll have a better chance of success if the DRO reviews your case than if it's reviewed by the BVA.
If you are subject to the DRO review you can request an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct an investigation of your claim on a "de de novo" basis, meaning they don't give deference the previous decision. This typically results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to request that the BVA in Washington examine your claim. This is the longest appeals process and can take up to three years before you receive an appeal to be heard.
What is the average cost a lawyer can charge?
Lawyers may charge a fee for assisting you appeal an VA disability decision. The current law does not permit lawyers to charge for initial assistance in a claim. The fee is only due if the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. Typically these fees are directly derived from any lump-sum payments you get from the VA.
Veterans are able to search the database of accredited attorneys or claim agents to find accredited representatives. These individuals are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can represent veterans, service members or dependents in a broad range of matters including pension claims and disability compensation claims.
Most disability advocates for veterans are paid on the basis of a contingent. This means that they only get paid if they are successful in winning the appeal of the client and get back payments from the VA. The amount of backpay that is granted can differ, but it can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past due benefits.
In rare instances lawyers or agents might choose to charge an hourly rate. This is not common due to two reasons. First, these matters are often time consuming and can last for months or even years. Second, many veterans and their families don't afford to pay an hourly rate.
