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Veterans Disability Legal Help

A New York veterans' disability lawyer can assist you in dealing with the bureaucracy of the VA. Legal professionals can assist you in obtaining private medical records and other evidence needed to succeed in your claim.

The amount of money you are paid will depend on the severity of your disability. This will depend on the severity of your condition and whether or not it prevents you to be able work and perform normal activities.

Service Connection

If you can prove your disability is due to your military service you could be entitled to a monthly monetary compensation. The amount you receive depends on a variety of factors such as your disability rating and the number of people who are considered dependents. It is crucial to know the different types of benefits you may get once your disability has been determined to be service-connected. A veteran's disability lawyer can help you receive the funds you need.

You must present medical evidence to prove that your current condition is due to an injury, illness, or other health issue that occurred during active duty, or was aggravated because of. You may be considered to be connected having a preexisting disease or disorder that was discovered in the medical exam to be a prerequisite to the military, but was later aggravated due to certain events. To prove a medical aggravation, it is necessary to have a medically-specific opinion that proves that the increase is not due to natural progress of the underlying condition.

There are also many ailments or diseases that are presumed to have been caused by service-related events like cancers that are associated with Agent Orange exposure, conditions related to the Gulf War, and PTSD. These are known as presumptive diseases, and they require proof that you served at least 90 consecutive days in active duty or were an inmate of war for the prescribed length of time.

Appealing a Denial

It can be frustrating to be informed that your claim for disability benefits, such as allowances, compensation, education benefits, unemployment and a special monthly compensation has been rejected. It may be difficult for you to navigate the VA's bureaucracy in order to obtain the disability rating you are entitled to. Our attorneys can help you to appeal and explain the reasons why your claim was rejected. This could be due to lack of evidence.

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

During the review, you could be required to present new evidence to show that your disability is related to service. You can complete this process by filling in the Form 20-0996, and listing the issues you consider were not addressed when the initial decision was made. This is an excellent opportunity to prove that the initial decision was erroneous, and you have the right to the benefits that you asked for.

During this period, we can assist you with navigating the VA's complicated rules and regulations to ensure that your claim is properly handled. We can also help learn how to combine your VA benefits with Social Security.

Filing a Claim

The process of filing for benefits is lengthy and complicated. The VA will require a complete list of the illnesses and injuries for which the veteran is seeking benefits, with evidence that links those ailments to his or their service. A skilled attorney can make all the difference between whether a claim is approved or denied.

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

Your attorney can assist you in submitting the SF 180 form which is used to request your claims records from your local VA office. The form should contain all pertinent information about your medical background, current symptoms and the reasons why you believe they are connected to your service.

Congress designed the VA disability benefits process to be veterans accommodating, meaning there is no limit on the time that the veteran can make an application for disability. You must, however, meet certain requirements to receive compensation. This includes the requirement for a minimum time of service and a discharge that is not dishonorable.

Meeting with an Attorney

Many veterans face a myriad 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 issues. This can lead to mistakes when filling out forms, submitting evidence or submitting documents late. A veteran disability attorney can provide insight that will help veterans avoid these errors and improve their chances of success.

An attorney may also be able to help veterans appeal a denied claim. Veterans have three options to review their decision in case they are not satisfied with the outcome. They can submit an Supplemental claim, ask for an upper-level review, or appeal to a Board. A Colorado veterans disability law firm is able to fight for you and look into your case to see what was wrong with the VA's decision to deny your claim.

A veteran who has a disability could be qualified for monthly monetary compensation which is based upon their disability rating. They may also be eligible for Social Security benefits. If they are employed the employer must provide reasonable accommodations in the event of a request from the employee in order to accommodate a disability. This is a requirement of the ADA which limits the right for employers to ask for medical records, and prohibits discrimination because of disability. A Colorado veterans disability law firm can assist veterans find appropriate accommodations for their condition and obtain the benefits they deserve.