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Veterans Benefits Denial Lawyers
Latest Update on Veterans Benefits
Every year, thousands of disabled veterans who need and deserve government benefits file claims to receive those benefits. Unfortunately, the government often denies or rejects veterans’ claims, even when veterans and their families are entitled to benefits.
If you or a loved one has been denied veterans benefits, you have options. A lawyer familiar with developments in veterans benefits denials will work hard to ensure that the federal government honors your military service to this country. An attorney may be able to help you get the money you need and deserve for your injuries. In order to make certain that you receive the veterans benefits you are entitled to under the law, you may want to speak with an attorney.
Serious Injuries and Illnesses
Veterans fighting for our country suffer from a variety of physical and mental health problems. A few of the conditions that veterans may suffer include traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, back pain, and exposure to toxic chemicals. Other heath problems which veterans may face include:
- Spinal cord injuries/ Back problems
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Gulf War Syndrome
- Depression
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Various other injuries/illnesses
Veterans Benefits
Oftentimes, veterans ratings for benefits are inaccurate and do not reflect the true degree of a veteran’s injury or disability. Additionally, a disabled veteran may be denied benefits because of controversy concerning whether the health impairment arose as a result of service, or arose from a secondary, non-service related incident. This often is a significant problem when a veteran experiences mental health problems relating to that veteran’s service, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Disabled veterans, their spouses and their families have numerous benefits available to them. Such benefits may include health benefits, education benefits, home loan benefits, burial services. Additionally, an individual may be entitled to survivor benefits if that individual has lost a loved one who was a member of the military services. You may also be eligible for Veterans benefits even if you are still working or are receiving Social Security.
Applying For Benefits
To obtain veterans benefits, a claim must be made with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Disability benefits are available to veterans if they sustain an injury or disease that occurred while on active duty. A person may also be eligible for veterans benefits if that person has sustained a service related disability and was honorably discharged, or discharged on conditions other than dishonorable.
After a claim is filed with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department will decide whether or not to give a person the benefits, and the amount of the benefits to be given. The amount of monthly veterans benefits available will differ depending on the severity of the disability.
Legal Help For Victims of Veterans Benefits Denials
Making a claim or appeal with the Department of Veteran Affairs can be extremely complex, especially if an individual tries to accomplish such a task alone. A veterans benefits denial lawyer can help you to understand what benefits you are entitled to, and can assist you in filing a claim or contesting a decision.
Contact the Law Offices of d'Oliveira & Associates
If you or someone you love has been denied veterans benefits, there are remedies available to you. Ensure that your valuable legal rights are not ignored by contacting an attorney today.
Please contact the law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.