Veterans who served in the U.S. armed forces are eligible for disability benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) based on several strict requirements. Those who have tried on their own to obtain disability benefits from the VA know only too well how difficult the process can be.
There are very few required deadlines within which the VA must act on your claim — with the result that thousands of Veterans are left hanging for years while their applications for VA benefits wait for a decision.
Help from nationwide VA disability attorneys can make the benefits application process go more smoothly and can give you a better chance of success. We can take the worry off your shoulders and manage your claim for VA benefits. You will be treated with the compassion and respect you deserve, and your VA benefits claim will receive the attention it deserves. The Jan Dils team is the nations’ largest Veterans’ law firm and we can represent you from anywhere in the country.
You can also check out our Veterans disability calculator to get some idea of what benefits you might be entitled to if your application is approved.
At the law firm of Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, our lawyers have years of experience helping U.S. Veterans with their applications for service-connected disability benefits. We have helped hundreds of Veterans get access to the VA benefits they deserve through careful attention to their claims and our refusal to take “no” for an answer.
We will handle all the necessary paperwork, gather medical records, file necessary appeals, and represent you every step of the way, including at any hearings that may be required.
Our attorneys are members of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates and are all accredited by the federal government to handle Veterans’ benefits cases, no matter where in the country you live.
To qualify for VA disability benefits, the Veteran must:
This last requirement is called the “service connection,” and it is often the most difficult aspect of qualifying for VA disability benefits. Proving the service connection is especially difficult when there are other possible explanations for the Veteran’s medical condition, when their military service occurred long ago, and when their medical condition is different from the injury or event that occurred during service.
It is important to note that secondary conditions may be considered as well, when determining the disability benefits a Veteran will receive. If a condition is the result of another condition that occurred during service, and that connection can be demonstrated, it will help you build a stronger case. Our nationwide VA benefits attorneys are skilled in collecting the information needed to prove those connections.
You should be prepared for the possibility that your application may be initially denied. This is common, and is not a reason for alarm. The VA has strict criteria for acceptance, and if you miss one piece of it, or have not provided enough evidence to establish your disability or service connection, our nationwide law firm can help you appeal the VA’s decision.
One appeals option is to file a supplemental claim with new and relevant evidence to your condition. Alternatively, you could request a higher-level review, where a more experienced application reviewer examines the claim and either upholds the denial or changes it to an acceptance (no additional evidence is allowed here). Finally, there is a Board Appeal, where a Veterans Law Judge can either conduct a direct review, accept new evidence, or hold a hearing.
At this critical moment, it is wise to work with a nationwide Veterans lawyer on the correct path of appeal.
Once a Veteran’s disability is determined to be service-related, they may be eligible under a few different programs to receive additional benefits. Those programs include:
If you feel you qualify for one of these special VA Disability compensation programs, our firm will take all the necessary steps to ensure you receive your benefits.
Unfortunately, many Veterans choose not to file for benefits due to myths and stigma about disabilities. Many don’t feel they have a disability, given everything that term has come to imply. Veterans often underestimate the significance of their injuries or medical conditions because they do not feel they are severe enough to be considered disabilities. But if your service-related condition impacts your ability to support yourself financially, you have every right to receive disability benefits.
The VA Disability Benefits program is intended to support people like you whose conditions make it challenging for them to engage in gainful activity. Our firm is committed to working every day to support and encourage our nationwide clients and help them receive all the VA benefits they qualify for.
You may be unaware that members of a Veteran’s family can qualify for benefits, as well. These benefits are paid to qualifying family members who are survivors of any of the following:
Our firm is well prepared to help you file for VA benefits, and address any denial or appeals that follows. We are based in West Virginia but can handle Veterans’ claims anywhere in the country. Just fill out a contact form or give us a call and we can discuss what you need to do to get the financial help you deserve. Our nationwide Veterans’ disability law firm is available for free consultations.
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