Myth: I don’t have a disability.This is probably the most common reason veterans don’t file a disability claim. Unfortunately, there is a stigma around the term “disability.”A better way to look at a VA disability claim is to say, “I have a medical condition that occurred during,...
Groups Urge VA to Reform Disability Claim ProceduresSteve Vogel
Payment is backdated to the claim submission date. Disability checks arrive on the first of the month. If the benefit claim has been denied, veterans have one year from the denial to submit a Notice of Disagreement (NOD).The VA allows veterans to work with a lawyer who can help them ...
In testimony before Congress, whistleblower Kristen Ruell will claim that employees at the VA regional office in Philadelphia were instructed to change the dates of when veterans initially applied for disability benefits. The charges of falsifying dates is nothing new for the VA, as health care ...
This form is formally known as the "Statement in Support of Claim" and is used by veterans or their representatives to provide additional information or evidence in support of a disability claim with the VA. It allows veterans to explain their claim, provide personal details, and submit any ...
I waited for the outcome to respond, so that I could include this response in one communication. I started this process May 2024 and was evaluated in September and advanced to Step 5 at that time. I received a letter in November that updated me that my Claim was being worked on, then ...
A military service-related mesothelioma diagnosis is eligible for 100% disability benefits. Learn how to file a VA claim for asbestos-related compensation.
Veterans Appeals' decision, whereby you will get your benefits. Or they could request that your claim be sent on the Board of Veterans Appeals for reconsideration. The biggest thing to find out is that you don't need to be happy with a VA disability claim decision that you do ...
Where to Get Help When Filing a Disability Claim You can file a disability claim with the VA on your own. However, it’s a good idea to get some help with the process. There are several forms to fill out, including questionnaires which require the veteran to discuss how the injury or ...
Goodman, Allen, & Donnelly resolved my VA disability claim. I sincerely believe that, had it not been for their hard work and dedication, I would not have gotten the outcome that I deserved. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality representation. ...