Hammond Veterans Attorney

Hammond Veterans Attorney

At the Comerford Law Office, LLC, our VA-accredited lawyers take on the legal issues involved in filing for veterans’ disability benefits, so you can focus on your future. Please contact us to set up a no-cost consultation with a Hammond Veterans’ attorney, and check out some general information on how these claims work.

Assisting US Veterans with Disability Benefits

Eligibility for veterans’ benefits is not as straightforward as it may seem. The Veterans’ Benefits Administration has implemented a strict set of qualification requirements, and it meticulously scrutinizes each claim. Therefore, you need solid documentary support with respect to each of the four elements, which include:

• Establishing that you are a veteran, through your service records;
• Showing that you have a medical condition, by providing your medical records;
• Proving that you suffered an injury or illness during your service; and,
• Demonstrating that your current medical disability is related to your time on duty.

When you can provide proof of these essential elements, you are entitled to disabled veterans’ benefits. Your payments are based on your level of disability, calculated from 10 to 100 percent. Another factor is the number of dependents who rely on you for support. Benefits are tax-free and are not subject to offset as some Social Security disability benefits would be.

How an Attorney can Assist with Your Claim

There is no legal requirement to retain a VA benefits lawyer, but there are multiple reasons that it is critical to have an attorney to assist. You may not comprehend the massive content array of laws and regulations that apply when filing a Form 9 to appeal a denied claim for disability benefits. Within the complex legal language, there are time deadlines that may bar your claim. With help from our team at the Comerford Law Office, LLC, you can be sure that there are no mistakes in completing the forms or other issues that can lead to delays.

Legal Fees for Hammond Veterans’ Lawyers

It is difficult to think about spending more money on attorneys when you may already be dealing with financial hardship as a disabled veteran. The VA benefits lawyers at the Comerford Law Office, LLC understand this predicament, which is why we do not get paid unless we obtain a favorable outcome. Our legal fees are based upon the total amount of your past-due benefits, ranging from 20 to 33% depending on the specifics of your case. We include all the details of this contingency fee arrangement in a written contract, which must be approved before we can charge for our services.

Trust a Hammond Veterans’ Attorney to Guide You Through the Process

As a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA), James Comerford is a skilled VA benefits lawyer who draws from extensive experience and legal knowledge. He is committed to protecting the rights of disabled veterans, so they can obtain the benefits necessary for proper care and support. For more information or to schedule a no-cost case evaluation, please call 312.863.8572 to reach the Comerford Law Office, LLC.