Veterans Disability Compensation - Eligibility & Claim Benefits

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Veterans Disability Compensation

Published on August 28th, 2017

Veterans of the US military that incur an injury or are disabled while in the service on active duty or training can claim disability compensation. This benefit is tax-free.

The amount of benefits received is dependent upon on the degree of disability, the lowest rating being ten percent disabled and the highest rating being 100 percent disabled. The claims process is quite complex and a considerable percentage of claims are disallowed, in many cases it is due to error on the part of a DVA adjudicator. In cases of claim denial, it is wise to discuss an appeal with qualified lawyers for VA claims.

Who is eligible for disability benefits?

  • Anyone in any branch of the US military who is on active duty
  • Anyone on active or inactive duty for training purposes
  • The applicant could not have been dishonorably discharged
  • The disability must be rated as at least ten percent

Evidence required when claiming benefits:

To be granted VA disability benefits the veteran applicant must provide medical evidence to substantiate his or her current disability, either physical or mental. Furthermore, there must be a direct relationship between the disease or disability and an event in military service.

Eligibility is not always evidence based; there are certain circumstances where the DVA will conclude that your current disability is service related even though you are not able to provide any substantiating evidence to that effect. Those that may be presumed eligible are those that at one time were a prisoner of war, those that have a chronic illness that becomes evident within a set time frame after discharge, veterans that were exposed to Agent Orange, as well as those that served during the Gulf War.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or if you made a claim and were denied benefits, you should arrange to discuss an appeal with qualified lawyers for VA claims.


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Veterans Disability Compensation

Published on July 15th, 2015

Fighting for Veterans Compensation

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays benefits to veterans who have a service-connected disability. If you served in the military and suffered any physical or mental trauma, you may qualify for Veterans Compensation. But getting the VA to approve your claim isn’t as easy as you may think.

Schedule a Consultation with Our VA Disability Compensation Lawyers

The first thing you will need to do when trying to assess what chance you have of getting disability benefits is to schedule a consultation with us. By reviewing your case, it will be easy to develop a strategy moving forward. The best part about these consultations is they are free of charge.

After we review the type of injuries you have and access the cause, we will be able to give you a clearer picture of whether you qualify for disability benefits. Instead of waiting around and wondering if you can receive benefits for your pain and suffering, you can get definitive answers from our VA disability compensation lawyers.

What You Need to Show

Getting help from VA disability compensation lawyers is the best way to get the benefits you deserve. Our lawyers will give you information on how to file for these benefits and what to expect from the process.

As a veteran, you must show:

  • A current disability: Your disability must be diagnosed by a doctor or other medical professional.
  • Medical nexus evidence: You need to have proof from a doctor that there’s at least a 50-50 chance your disability is a result of your military service.
  • An even in service: You must prove that your disease, injury or mental condition occurred during your service.

If you can prove that you meet these three criteria, the VA will pay you benefits based on the seriousness of your disability. You may receive a higher monthly amount if you have a spouse, children or a dependent parent. As most VA disability compensation lawyers will tell you, getting denied on the first filing is quite common. Staying the course and allowing our team to file an appeal is important.

Proving your disability to the VA can be complicated because it requires service and medical records. The Veterans Compensation attorneys at Jackson & MacNichol can help you with your claim for benefits. Call our office today at 800-524-3339 if you need help with your Veterans Compensation claim.

Common Veterans Compensation Disabilities

Some of the most common disabilities we see from veterans include:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – This injury typically occurs when your brain is injured by a sudden force. It can be due to a concussive blast, explosion, car wreck, assault or any sudden blow to your head. Because it’s an internal injury, you may not have visible injuries.
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Under the VA rules, a VA doctor must make an official diagnosis of your PTSD by confirming your stressful experience and checking that your symptoms match those of PTSD.
  • Agent Orange – Disabilities associated with Agent Orange include: lymphoma, prostate cancer, colon cancer, throat cancer, leukemia, other cancers, and many digestive, nerve, skin and respiratory disorders.

While these are only a few of the disabilities we see, the list continues.

Other disabilities include eye injuries, radiation, hypertension, loss of limbs, hearing loss, psychiatric disabilities and personality disorders. Seeking out our help is beneficial due to the information we can give you on what qualifies for this compensation. We have handled a number of veterans’ disability benefits cases and can use our experience to help you get the money you are entitled to.

Regardless of your medical condition, if it’s related to your time in the service, you may have a claim for Veterans Compensation. To get started with a free evaluation, call the Veterans Compensation lawyers at Jackson & MacNichol.

The Veterans Compensation Attorneys That Can Help You

Every day, our attorneys help U.S. veterans get the Veterans Compensation benefits they need. Whether you’re applying for the first time, were denied or just want to improve your rating with the VA, let us help.

Our attorneys are ready to fight for your VA benefits. Call our office today or fill out the contact form on this page for a free evaluation of your Veterans Compensation claim.

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