Will County VA Benefits Attorney

Update:

This post describes the VA disability appeals process for decisions issued prior to February 19, 2019. Decisions received after that date are subject to the new VA appeals process.

Will County VA Benefits Attorney

Veterans living with these disabilities are entitled to receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs to compensate them for the wages they can not earn due to their disabilities and to help them pay for the healthcare they need. If you are a disabled veteran, pursue your benefits with the help of an experienced VA benefits lawyer.

Who Qualifies for VA Benefits?

Any disabled US military veteran who served for any length of time qualifies for VA disability benefits, provided his or her disability is somehow linked to his or her time serving in the military. This can mean a disability the veteran sustained while serving, like losing a limb while in combat, or a secondary service-connected impairment, like diabetes as a result of exposure to Agent Orange. Veterans whose pre-existing conditions were aggravated by their actions and substances they faced while in service may also qualify for VA benefits.
A few common conditions veterans face include:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder;
• Hearing loss;
• Vision loss;
• Gulf War syndrome; and
• Traumatic brain injuries.

A disabled veteran can apply for VA benefits online, by mail, or in person at his or her local VA office. In certain cases, spouses of disabled veterans can also qualify for VA disability benefits.

Reasons a VA Benefits Claim can be Denied

There are a variety of reasons why the VA may deny a benefits claim, such as:

• A lack of evidence supporting the claim;
• The veteran did not complete a compensation and pension exam;
• A lack of proof showing the veteran is substantially disabled by his or her condition; and
• A missed deadline during the appeals process.
  

Appealing a denied claim can be a complex process. Working with a VA benefits lawyer can make it less stressful for the veteran.

Pursuing Your VA Benefits Claim

Any claim for VA benefits that is denied can be appealed. Whether your appeal is successful or not depends on a few factors, including the strength of your resubmitted claim. An experienced VA benefits lawyer can work with you to submit your appeal and ensure that it does not exceed any deadlines, which can be as short as 30 days from when the VA issues its decision on your claim.

Work with an Experienced Will County VA Benefits Attorney

Do not allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to deny your legitimate claim without putting up a fight. Although our team of Will County VA benefits attorneys cannot guarantee you will receive the benefits you seek, we can guarantee that we will do everything in our power to pursue your claim on your behalf. Learn more about your rights and the process for pursuing and appealing VA claims by scheduling your free legal consultation with the Comerford Law Office, LLC.