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Veterans Disability Lawyers

A veteran disability lawyer will guide you through the entire claim process. From gathering medical and service proof to filing an appeal against a denied claim A veteran disability lawyer can help you throughout the claims process.

Choose a veterans disability attorney who is specialized in handling these cases and is aware of the VA's system inside out. This will ensure that your case receives the attention it deserves.

Proving Service Connection

The VA will only grant disability benefits when it can be proven that your condition is linked to your military experience. This is referred to as relationship. There are many types of evidence to prove this connection. These include medical records, independent health examinations (IME) or a nexus letter from current healthcare providers (especially in the case of mental health problems). Sometimes, veterans have medically determined disabilities but are not connected due to missing or incomplete military treatment records. These cases require the assistance of experienced New York disability lawyers who are able to present an accurate claim and submit evidence that is supported by independent experts.

It is much easier to establish direct service connection for injuries or illnesses which occurred while in the military. For example, if you suffered head injuries during service and now suffer headaches and concussions there is a direct link between those events and your current health condition.

However, it's more difficult to get connected if you have an existing medical condition that became worse during your time in the military. To prove that your service aggravated or made worse an existing medical condition, you must supply expert medical evidence that is at the level of "clear and irrefutable" evidence.

Appealing a denied application

After submitting an application and providing medical evidence after which the VA will review the case. It usually issues a decision that either approves or denies benefits. If the decision is not in favor the veteran is given one year to make a notice of disagreement. A veterans disability lawyer can assist the applicant navigate the three decision review options which include a supplemental claim, higher-level review or a direct appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

When deciding on the right New York veterans disability lawyer Be sure to think about whether they have a good understanding of your military experience and army's culture. This will make it easier for you and lessen the necessity to explain your circumstances and experiences in layman's.

You'll want a firm that will handle your case through the lengthy appeals process. Be wary about firms that help you with the initial stages of your case, only to then vanish.

An experienced New York veterans disability attorney will assist you with every stage of your claim including the appeals process. They can help you submit additional medical evidence, request a formal hearing, and represent you at any Board meetings to ensure your case is handled in a fair manner. They can also assist in obtaining you benefits, such as assistance, monetary compensations and attendance benefits, educational benefits, or even unemployment.

How can I get a better rating

It could happen that your disability gets more severe or your symptoms become more severe. It makes sense in this situation to ask for an increase in rating. A veterans disability lawyer can help with that process, and they can assist you in finding evidence to support your request.

It's not common for the VA to make mistakes that lead to an lower disability rating than you're entitled. It's worth getting an expert to review your records for any errors. They may have overlooked an injury or neglected to mention any issue that could have been combined with another condition to get an increase in rating.

Even the fact that it's been more one year since you made your initial rating decision, you still can file a higher-level review or supplemental claim. This could include a thorough review of your entire file, that could lead to modifications to your effective date, as well as a new rating more accurate to your personal feelings.

It's also worth looking into an additional claim or a higher-level review if you believe you are entitled to a disability rating of 100 percent or greater. A disability lawyer can help build a strong case for this rating which is reserved for the most serious disabilities. For instance mental health issues could be a reason to get an 100% disability rating because it could cause significant disturbance to your job or frequent periods of hospitalization. These don't typically trigger this kind of an assessment for a cardiovascular disease or other medical issue.

Need help with the Appeals Process

Despite what some think that denial of a disability claim by the VA is not the end of an individual's chances to get benefits. Former service members have one year to appeal an outcome that is not favorable.

An experienced veterans disability lawyers disability lawyer can assist a veteran to determine which of the three current appeals routes is most appropriate for their particular situation. They can also assist veterans gather the evidence together needed to convince a higher level reviewer that their previous decision was wrong. They may even be able to provide veterans with a more formal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

A New York veteran disability lawyer will give you the individualized attention your claim requires. They will also have extensive experience handling VA disability claims, and are familiar with the rules and procedure completely. Some attorneys are veterans, and therefore know the challenges faced by disabled veterans. This creates a distinct type of empathy that may make a difference in the outcome of a veterans disability case.

Sullivan & Kehoe can review your VA disability claim free of charge to determine if we are able to help you. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary evaluation.