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How a Veterans Disability Attorney Can Help You Get the Benefits You Deserve
The process of submitting an application for veterans disability benefits can be overwhelming. A qualified veterans disability lawyer will guide you from start to finish.
It's essential to find an attorney who only practices disability law and handles cases of this nature at all levels of appeal. This ensures that you're receiving the best legal representation.
Appeals
If the VA denies or does not approve a claim, either the spouse or the veteran who is surviving can file an appeal. Even the most basic disability claims can make it difficult to navigate this complicated and time-consuming procedure. A veterans disability lawyer (Main Page) can help you understand the options available to you and help you get the benefits you deserve.
The most common reason people are required to submit a disability claim is that they are not content with the disability rating they have received. In this situation, a lawyer can make sure that there's enough evidence to justify the appropriate rating based on a condition that is caused or worsened by military service.
A veterans disability lawyer may be needed by people who have not received their benefits. The lawyer can assist in determining what documents are missing and then submit an application for these records to the VA.
A veterans disability lawyer can also relieve you of the burden of dealing directly with the VA. This will give you the time to concentrate on your health, and any other obligations you might have. Some attorneys are veterans, and this can create a unique empathy for their clients. This could make a significant difference in the outcome of the appeal.
Higher-Level Reviews
Since the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) provides veterans with more options when they disagree with VA decisions regarding their claims. The Higher-Level Review option is a decision-review option that allows an experienced reviewer to examine the same evidence provided in the original claim, and make a fresh determination. The senior reviewer can either affirm or reverse the previous rating decision.
The person who is the veteran or their representative could arrange for a casual conference with the senior reviewer to discuss the case, but only one such meeting is allowed. At this meeting it is crucial to prepare and present your case's information in a clear way. An attorney who specializes in the field of disability for veterans can help to prepare and take part in the informal conference.
Higher-level reviews can be used to correct mistakes by the reviewer who was earlier in a disability claim which could include mistakenly interpreting evidence or committing errors in the law. The senior reviewer can alter an earlier decision regarding the same claim in order to fix these types of errors however only if the modifications are beneficial for the claimant.
The higher-level review can also lead to a personal hearing for the claimant which gives the claimant an opportunity to speak with the person who is reviewing the claim, and explain their arguments. A veterans disability lawyer can assist with determining whether or not it is necessary to request a personal hearing, as well as with making and presenting the evidence during the hearing.
Notice of Disagreement
Once the VA has assessed your claim and issued a decision, you are able to submit a notice of disagreement within one year of the date the local office has sent you the initial denial letter. The VA will then review your claim again and issue a Statement of the Case.
To file a disagreement to file a dispute, you must use VA Form 21-958. A disability lawyer can help you fill out the form correctly to appeal the decision. You don't have to list every reason you don't agree with the decision. However, it is better to be specific so that the VA knows exactly what you believe to be wrong. Your attorney can provide guidance about the type of evidence you can submit to support the NOD, like statements from medical professionals or the results of diagnostic tests.
If your appeal is not granted at this point, you have another chance to have it reviewed by a senior reviewer in form of a Higher-Level Review. This could take up to 25 months, and you must have your lawyer by all the procedure. If the VA still denies your claim, your lawyer may request a hearing to be held before an Veterans Law Judge to present testimony and additional evidence in person. Your lawyer will prepare your check should your claim be approved.
Statement of the Case
Congress has enacted a number of laws to make sure that veterans are compensated for their injuries, illnesses and conditions caused by their service. But the VA is a huge bureaucracy and it's easy to become lost in the system. A veteran disability lawyer can assist claimants navigate the system and provide much needed assistance.
Once a veteran has filed a Notice of Disagreement with his her local VA office, the agency must conduct an investigation of the case. This involves examining the laws, regulations and evidence used to make the initial decision. It also involves examining the medical records of the veteran and, if needed lay statements. The VA must send the claimant a Statement of the Case, which contains a list of all evidence it looked over.
The statement should be written in plain language and provide the reasoning for the decision, including the interpretation of the laws and regulations that affect the case. It should address all claims made by the plaintiff in the NOD.
The Statement of the Case is usually mailed to the veteran within 120 days from the date that the NOD was filed. However, due to the VA backlog the agency might take longer to mail this document. If you are a veteran who is appealing a rating decision or a claim for benefits, please contact a veterans disability lawyer from Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C.
The process of submitting an application for veterans disability benefits can be overwhelming. A qualified veterans disability lawyer will guide you from start to finish.
It's essential to find an attorney who only practices disability law and handles cases of this nature at all levels of appeal. This ensures that you're receiving the best legal representation.
Appeals
If the VA denies or does not approve a claim, either the spouse or the veteran who is surviving can file an appeal. Even the most basic disability claims can make it difficult to navigate this complicated and time-consuming procedure. A veterans disability lawyer (Main Page) can help you understand the options available to you and help you get the benefits you deserve.
The most common reason people are required to submit a disability claim is that they are not content with the disability rating they have received. In this situation, a lawyer can make sure that there's enough evidence to justify the appropriate rating based on a condition that is caused or worsened by military service.
A veterans disability lawyer may be needed by people who have not received their benefits. The lawyer can assist in determining what documents are missing and then submit an application for these records to the VA.
A veterans disability lawyer can also relieve you of the burden of dealing directly with the VA. This will give you the time to concentrate on your health, and any other obligations you might have. Some attorneys are veterans, and this can create a unique empathy for their clients. This could make a significant difference in the outcome of the appeal.
Higher-Level Reviews
Since the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) provides veterans with more options when they disagree with VA decisions regarding their claims. The Higher-Level Review option is a decision-review option that allows an experienced reviewer to examine the same evidence provided in the original claim, and make a fresh determination. The senior reviewer can either affirm or reverse the previous rating decision.
The person who is the veteran or their representative could arrange for a casual conference with the senior reviewer to discuss the case, but only one such meeting is allowed. At this meeting it is crucial to prepare and present your case's information in a clear way. An attorney who specializes in the field of disability for veterans can help to prepare and take part in the informal conference.
Higher-level reviews can be used to correct mistakes by the reviewer who was earlier in a disability claim which could include mistakenly interpreting evidence or committing errors in the law. The senior reviewer can alter an earlier decision regarding the same claim in order to fix these types of errors however only if the modifications are beneficial for the claimant.
The higher-level review can also lead to a personal hearing for the claimant which gives the claimant an opportunity to speak with the person who is reviewing the claim, and explain their arguments. A veterans disability lawyer can assist with determining whether or not it is necessary to request a personal hearing, as well as with making and presenting the evidence during the hearing.
Notice of Disagreement
Once the VA has assessed your claim and issued a decision, you are able to submit a notice of disagreement within one year of the date the local office has sent you the initial denial letter. The VA will then review your claim again and issue a Statement of the Case.
To file a disagreement to file a dispute, you must use VA Form 21-958. A disability lawyer can help you fill out the form correctly to appeal the decision. You don't have to list every reason you don't agree with the decision. However, it is better to be specific so that the VA knows exactly what you believe to be wrong. Your attorney can provide guidance about the type of evidence you can submit to support the NOD, like statements from medical professionals or the results of diagnostic tests.
If your appeal is not granted at this point, you have another chance to have it reviewed by a senior reviewer in form of a Higher-Level Review. This could take up to 25 months, and you must have your lawyer by all the procedure. If the VA still denies your claim, your lawyer may request a hearing to be held before an Veterans Law Judge to present testimony and additional evidence in person. Your lawyer will prepare your check should your claim be approved.
Statement of the Case
Congress has enacted a number of laws to make sure that veterans are compensated for their injuries, illnesses and conditions caused by their service. But the VA is a huge bureaucracy and it's easy to become lost in the system. A veteran disability lawyer can assist claimants navigate the system and provide much needed assistance.
Once a veteran has filed a Notice of Disagreement with his her local VA office, the agency must conduct an investigation of the case. This involves examining the laws, regulations and evidence used to make the initial decision. It also involves examining the medical records of the veteran and, if needed lay statements. The VA must send the claimant a Statement of the Case, which contains a list of all evidence it looked over.
The statement should be written in plain language and provide the reasoning for the decision, including the interpretation of the laws and regulations that affect the case. It should address all claims made by the plaintiff in the NOD.
The Statement of the Case is usually mailed to the veteran within 120 days from the date that the NOD was filed. However, due to the VA backlog the agency might take longer to mail this document. If you are a veteran who is appealing a rating decision or a claim for benefits, please contact a veterans disability lawyer from Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C.
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