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How a Veterans Disability Attorney Can Help You Get the Benefits You Deserve

The process of getting veterans disability benefits can be overwhelming. The right veterans disability attorney will guide you from beginning to end.

It's essential to locate an attorney who has experience in disability law and who handles cases of this nature at all levels of appeal. This will ensure that you get the best legal representation.

Appeals

When the VA denies or does not consider a claim, the spouse of the deceased can file an appeal. Even the most basic disability claims could make this a complicated and lengthy procedure. A veterans disability attorney can assist you in understanding your options and obtain the benefits you deserve.

A common reason why people declare a disability claim is because they are dissatisfied with their disability rating. In this situation lawyers can make sure that there's enough evidence to support the proper rating based on a condition that is caused or worsened by military service.

Another common reason for people to require a veterans disability lawyer is that they've been waiting too long for benefits. The lawyer can assist in determining what documents are missing, and then submit a request for these records to the VA.

A veteran disability lawyer can also ease the burden of dealing directly with the VA. This will allow you to focus on your health and any other obligations that you may have. Some attorneys are veterans, and this may result in a unique empathy for their clients. This can make a huge difference in the outcome of the appeal.

Higher-Level Reviews

Since the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA), veterans have more options to appeal when they disagree with VA decisions regarding their claims. The Higher-Level Review option is a decision-review option that permits an experienced reviewer to analyze the same evidence presented in the original claim and make a new determination. The senior reviewer can either confirm or reverse the previous decision to rate.

The veteran or their representative may ask for an informal conference with the senior reviewer to discuss the case, however, only one such conference is allowed. In this meeting it is important to prepare and present your case's facts in a clear manner. A veterans disability attorney can assist you in preparing and participate in the informal conference.

The higher-level reviews are typically used to correct mistakes made by the previous reviewer of the disability claim. For instance an earlier reviewer misinterpreted evidence, or made mistakes in the law. The senior reviewer may alter an earlier decision regarding the same claim to correct these mistakes, but only if those changes are beneficial to the applicant.

A hearing at a personal level can be scheduled for the claimant in the wake of the review at a higher level. This is a chance for the claimant to meet the person who is reviewing their case and present their arguments. A veteran disability attorney can help determine whether a personal hearing is required and also prepare and present evidence at the hearing.

Notice of Disagreement

Once the VA has reviewed your claim and made a decision, you can submit a notice of disagreement within one year of the date when the local office has sent you its original denial letter. The VA will examine your claim again and issue a Statement of the Case.

To file a complaint, you should use VA Form 21-958. A disability lawyer can help you fill out this form in a proper manner to appeal the decision. You do not have to list all the reasons you disagree with the VA's decision, but it is important to be specific to help the VA determine what you think is wrong. Your attorney can help you decide what evidence to include with the NOD. This could be statements from medical professionals or results from diagnostic tests.

If your appeal is denied at this point, you can ask to have it reviewed by a senior judge through a Higher Level Review. This can take up to 25 months, and you should have your attorney by your side every step of the process. If the VA still denies your claim, your lawyer may request that a hearing be conducted before a Veterans Law Judge to present testimony and additional evidence in person. If your claim is ultimately awarded, your attorney will prepare you for your check.

Statement of the Case

Congress has passed numerous laws to ensure that veterans receive compensation for injuries, illnesses and conditions caused by their service. The VA is a huge bureaucracy and it's not difficult to be lost. A veteran disability lawyer can help navigate the process and provide vital assistance for those seeking assistance.

When a veteran files a Notice of Disagreement with his local VA office, the VA must conduct an examination of the case. This involves examining the laws, regulations, and the evidence used to make the original decision. This includes reviewing the medical records of the veteran as well as in the event of a need, lay statements. The VA must send the claimant a Statement of Case which is a list of all evidence that it has examined.

This statement should explain clearly the reasoning behind its decision, as well as how it decided to interpret the laws and regulations that impacted the case. It should address all contentions the claimant raised in the NOD.

The Statement of the Case is typically sent to the veteran within 120 days of the date that the NOD was filed. However due to the VA backlog it could delay the release of this document. If you are a veteran seeking to appeal a rating decision or a claim for benefits, get in touch with a veteran disability lawyer from Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C.

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