Frequently Asked Questions: Veterans Benefits
What are the requirements for eligibility?
Although there are some exceptions and wiggle room and some exceptions in certain types of cases, the general requirements for eligibility are:
1. An incident, injury or disease that occurred while in active service
2. An illness or disability that exists at the time you are petitioning for benefits
3. A nexus between the incident and the disability
Also, it is important to note that benefits are only available to those who were honorably discharged. If you received a dishonorable discharged, you will not be considered for benefits.
If my claim has been denied? Is there any way for me to still obtain benefits?
Yes. We have a wealth of experience to help you through the appeals process when your claim has been denied.
If I am receiving SSD benefits or workers' compensation, are veterans disability benefits still available to me?
In many cases, yes. Although collecting veterans' benefits, SSD and workers' compensation is a complicated process, our attorney has been through it before, and we can provide you the essential guidance and aid you need to get your benefits.
If I hire you, will all of the my benefit money go to attorney fees? And what if I still don't get benefits?
This is how our fees are determined and paid:
- Free initial consultations: Whether you hire us or not, you can discuss your case with our attorney with no cost or obligation.
- Contingency fee: You will not be asked to pay any attorney fees until we successfully obtain benefits for you.
- A reasonable percentage: Once we are successful, we charge 20 percent for our attorney fees, considerably less than what many other firms charge.
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