If you are reading this, you're probably one of the several veterans struggling with the Veterans Administration - an organization that moves about as fast as pond water. You've served your country, but now your service-connected injury or illness has made it difficult for you to transition to civilian life.
As a veteran myself, and a squared away attorney who has helped hundreds of veterans with their claims, I know firsthand how drawn out the process can be. Lucky for you, you've already taken a crucial step by seeking expert legal help for your VA claim.
Here's how my team and I can help you today...
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The Department of Veterans' Affairs website states that "if you have a service-related disability and you were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions," you can get veterans' disability compensation benefits for your disability. Veterans of all kinds can apply, regardless of which war they served and whether they were involved in combat or not.
Compensation can also be received if a veteran develops a condition or sustains an injury that prevents them from working or continuing their service. To qualify for veteran's disability benefits, a person must:
You may be awarded more benefits if you have:
The form you need is called the Veterans Application for Compensation or Pension, also known as VA Form 21-526. In order to receive additional benefits for family members or severe disabilities, be sure to include marriage certificates, birth certificates, and doctor reports with your application.
As with any insurance claim, keep track of any paperwork, medical bills, and correspondence as it relates to your claim in order to get the maximum disability benefits. You can estimate the amount of benefits you can receive by consulting the chart available from the Dept. of Veteran's Affairs.
To appeal a decision made by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the first step is to write a letter to your local VA office. There is no form to file an appeal; you or your attorney can write a statement that specifically outlines why you disagree with the decision on your benefits. This statement is called a Notice of Disagreement. You have one year to appeal a VA decision. Unlike Social Security Administration, the VA’s decision is considered final after one year and cannot be reopened.
Call (407) 648-4940 or contact my team today for a free consultation about your Veteran's Disability claim.
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