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5 Laws That Will Help The Veterans Disability Claim Industry

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Veterans Disability Litigation

A lawyer can help a veteran to submit an initial claim for disability benefits or contest a VA decision. However, current law prohibits lawyers from charging for assistance with the initial claim.

Monk claims that the VA denied his claims for benefits because of PTSD and an unfavorable discharge. The VA has a lengthy appeals procedure for correcting any unfavorable decisions.

What is what is a VA Disability Claim (VAD)?

A VA disability claim is a request for tax-free monthly benefits. Compensation is a cash benefit to cover expenses such as housing and medical treatment. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) offers financial assistance to parents, spouses and children of deceased Service members in active duty or from their service-connected disabilities.

Tinnitus is among the top most commonly reported condition. This symptom occurs when you hear ringing, hissing, buzzing or other sounds from the ear of one or both and is only heard by you, in contrast to those who have it.

Sciatica is among the most frequent conditions. Sciatica is a condition that occurs when a herniated disc or bone spur compresses the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from the lower part of your spine through your buttocks, hips, and down your legs. The lower and buttocks may be affected by discomfort and numbness.

Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) is the third most common condition that you can be considered for. There are times when you experience frequent nightmares or extreme anxiety or depression, or uncontrollable thoughts about an event that occurred during your military service. You can earn the PTSD rating that you deserve by making a strong claim and citing a stressful event that occurred during your service. A brain injury that is traumatic is the fourth most straightforward condition to be eligible for and usually comes with the PTSD diagnosis.

How do I file a VA Disability Claim?

There are several steps that must be taken to make an application. You must first submit medical evidence, including an opinion from a doctor or lab results, as well as X-rays to prove that your condition is within VA's definition of disability. It is a good idea to get a lawyer to gather this evidence medically and provide it as part of your initial application, so that the VA can review it faster.

The next step is to take a Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination. The exam will be conducted by an official from the federal VA rater who will review your physical and mental health to decide whether or not you are eligible for disability benefits. You should have all the documentation required to maximize your chances of receiving benefits.

You will receive a decision letter after the C&P examiner has reviewed your medical evidence and passes the exam. This will contain an introduction, a decision of your disability rating as well as a the specific amount, a list of the medical evidence they reviewed and a brief description of any reasons why they decided against the decision.

Our firm is able to assist in the appeals process if your claim has been denied or if you have received a rating which does not adequately compensate you for the symptoms you are experiencing. We can assist you in appealing a denial of your claim by preparing an extensive appeal.

What can I do to challenge a VA Decision?

VA offers three options to claimants who disagree with the decision. First, a Senior Reviewer will examine the same evidence and determine if the original decision can be altered due to a difference of opinion or an exclusion. This option is available to applicants who don't have new evidence to present. It can be completed within one hundred and fifty days.

The other alternative is to submit a Supplemental Claim. This is an appeal process where an individual with a disability can submit new evidence, but it needs to be new and relevant. It can also be accompanied by non-medical evidence such as lay statements (sworn statements of people who know how your disability affects you). This appeal has to be filed within one year following the decision.

A third option is to submit a formal appeal to the Board of Veterans Disability Law Firms Appeals. This requires filing a notice of Disagreement using VA Form 21-0958. Once the appeal has been filed the regional office will draft an Statement of the Case or SOC which will identify the laws and regulations that were used in reaching the decision, and a list of evidence considered and it will describe the reasons behind the decision as either favorable, unfavorable, or indeterminate.

The final option is to appeal to a federal court if the decision of the BVA is upheld. This is the most difficult option and can be expensive but it could be the only option to obtain a fair result for your client.

How much will a lawyer Charge for appeals?

A skilled veteran disability attorney provides clarity to the appeals process. He or she will quickly identify what was missing from your initial claim to be eligible for review. He or she will assist you in choosing the most effective method to appeal the decision. The job includes examining the reasons for refusal, helping you create medical evidence to prove your case and presenting the evidence in a way that is appropriate.

If a judge or a judge orders a disabled veteran pay alimony or child support, the veteran is not able to ignore the order and continue to collect VA compensation benefits. This is a well-known law and there are consequences when you do not comply with the order of a judge.

A recent settlement of a class action lawsuit may be a significant victory for veterans suffering from PTSD. Medical News Today reports that the settlement will provide lifetime benefits for a number of veterans disability lawyers who had previously been denied disability benefits.

Jim the veteran, who is 58 years old, suffered an stroke that left him permanently disabled. He receives a pension from the VA but also receives SSI and Medicaid payments. Jim would like to know how his expected $100,000 settlement will affect his eligibility to receive these benefits. Jim understands that he must show that he has financial need to continue receiving the monthly pension payment, but he wonders what could be done to minimize the impact on his other sources of income.

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