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

The process of submitting an application for benefits from veterans disability may appear overwhelming. A lawyer for veterans can guide you through the process.

It is essential to find an attorney that only practices disability law and handles these cases at all levels of appeal. This will ensure you receive the best legal representation.

Appeal

When the VA rejects or doesn't accept a claim, the spouse or the veteran who is surviving can file an appeal. This is a lengthy and lengthy process that could be complicated even by the most straightforward disability claims. A veterans disability lawyer can assist you in understanding all of your options and obtain the benefits you deserve.

One common reason that people submit an application for disability benefits is that they are not satisfied with their disability status. In this case an attorney can make sure that there's enough evidence to back the proper rating for a condition that is caused or aggravated by military service.

A veterans disability lawyer could be needed by those who have not received their benefits. The lawyer can help determine what documents are missing and then make a request for these records to the VA.

A lawyer for veterans' disability can also take away the burden of dealing directly with the VA. This will allow you the time to concentrate on your health and any other obligations you might have. Certain attorneys are veterans themselves which can give them a unique level of empathy with their clients and give them a greater stake in their cases. This can make a massive difference in the outcome of the appeal.

Higher-Level Reviews

Veterans have more options to appeal VA decisions if they do not agree. The Higher-Level Review is a decision review option that permits senior reviewers to look at the same evidence that was presented in the original claim and make a new decision on the case. The senior reviewer can choose to either reverse or confirm the previous rating.

A veteran or their representative could request an informal conference to discuss the case with the senior reviewer. However only one of these conferences is allowed. It is essential to be prepared and provide the facts of your case in a clear manner during this meeting. An attorney who is specialized in the field of disability for veterans can help you prepare for and participate in the informal conference.

Higher-level reviews are typically used to correct mistakes by the previous reviewer on the case of a disability claim which could include not interpreting evidence correctly or making mistakes in the law. The senior reviewer may alter an earlier decision regarding the same claim in order to rectify these mistakes however only if the changes are beneficial to the applicant.

The higher-level review could result in a personal hearing for the applicant, which is an opportunity to speak with the person who is reviewing the claim and Veterans Disability to explain the arguments. A veterans disability attorney can help determine whether or not the need for a personal hearing is justified, as well as prepare and present the evidence during the hearing.

Notice of Disagreement

After the VA has reviewed your claim and made a decision, you are able to make a formal notice of disagreement within one year from the date that the local office gives you the original denial letter. The VA will review your claim again and create an official statement of the case.

You must use VA Form 21-0958 to file a notice of disagreement. A disability attorney can assist to fill out the form correctly so that it is effective in appealing the decision. You don't have to list every reason you disagree with the VA's decision but it is important to be specific in order to assist the VA understand what you think is wrong. Your attorney can provide guidance on what evidence to submit along with the NOD, for example, statements from medical professionals or results of diagnostic tests.

If your appeal is not granted at this point, you have another chance to have it reviewed by an experienced reviewer in form of A Higher-Level Review. This can take up to 25 months, and it is important to have your attorney at your side throughout the process. If the VA rejects your claim, your attorney may request an appeal before a Veterans Law judge to present evidence and testimony in person. If your claim is awarded, your attorney will prepare you for the check.

Statement of the Case

Congress has passed a variety of laws to ensure veterans receive compensation for veterans disability injuries, illnesses and other ailments they've suffered during their service. But the VA is a huge bureaucracy and it's easy to get lost in the maze of regulations. A veteran disability lawyer can assist claimants navigate the system and offer the much-needed assistance.

Once a veteran files a Notice of Disagreement in his or her local VA office, the agency must conduct an investigation into the case. This includes looking into the regulations, laws, and evidence used in the initial decision. It also involves examining the medical records of the veteran as well as, if needed lay statements. The VA must provide the claimant with an Statement of Case which includes a list with evidence that it has reviewed.

The statement should be in plain language and explain the reasoning for the decision, including the interpretation of the law and regulations relevant to the case. It should address all the contentions the claimant raised in the NOD.

The Veteran will receive the Statement of Case within 120 days of the date that the NOD was sent. However due to the VA backlog and backlog, the agency could take longer to mail the document. Contact a veterans disability attorney from Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C. if you are a veteran who is appealing a decision on the basis of a rating or a claim for benefit.