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Every day, brave individuals go to fight on foreign soil to protect the citizens of the U.S. These members of the military face risks and dangers on a daily basis and many come home injured from explosions, gunshots, and other violent incidents. In addition to physical wounds, many veterans return to the United States with emotional injuries, which often exist even in the absence of any physical injuries.

According to government statistics, an estimated 3.8 million had active disabilities that stemmed from their military service in 2014. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has realized that many disabled veterans need assistance and, therefore, provide benefits to help disabled veterans support themselves and receive the treatment they require. Benefits can be provided for many qualifying disabilities, including the following:

  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD);
  • Illness from Agent Orange exposure;
  • Gulf War syndrome;
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI);
  • Loss of Hearing (tinnitus);
  • Loss of vision;
  • Loss of a limb;
  • Other physical impairments;
  • Cognitive impairments;
  • Psychiatric and mental illness;
  • Military sexual trauma (MST).

These are only some of many disabilities that may lead to obtaining benefits and if you are unsure whether you can qualify, please call VA benefits lawyer James R. Comerford to discuss your legal rights and options.

The Importance of VA Benefits

Veterans disability benefits are in the form of regular monetary payments that are not taxable. These funds are intended to help support veterans who are unable to work enough due to their disabilities. Furthermore, veterans and their families can receive additional benefits called Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) if they require assistance in daily life or if they have sustained certain disabilities, such as loss of a limb. Spouses of such veterans can also receive benefits for the aid and attendance they provide to the veteran in their household.

While these benefits are critical to many veterans, the VA may deny your benefits claim for various reasons even though you have a legitimate and qualifying disability. In such a situation, you need to have a highly experienced veterans’ benefits attorney standing up for your rights. A denial is not the final word, as you have the opportunity to appeal your decision. This can be a complicated process, so it is critical to seek legal assistance as soon as possible to ensure you get the benefits you deserve.

Discuss Your Case With a Chicago
Veterans Disability Benefits Attorney Today

As a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA), James Comerford has a proven commitment to protecting the rights of disabled veterans to receive benefits to help support themselves and receive proper care. If you have questions about VA benefits, need assistance with the application process, or need help appealing a denial of benefits, your first call should be to our experienced VA benefits lawyer at the Comerford Law Office, LLC. Please do not hesitate to call today for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you.

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