Types Of Veteran's Disability Claims A Lawyer Can Help You With

If you are a veteran suffering from a disability, you may be wondering if it qualifies for disability benefits. You may have already contacted the VA and filed a claim, but had it denied. Now you are not sure if you qualify for any benefits. Until the claim has been denied, you were not able to hire a lawyer to help you with it. However, once you have the letter of denial, hiring an attorney is a good way to determine if your situation entitles you to compensation. The first thing you must do is find a lawyer who is certified by the VA to represent you. Once you have one, here are the situations you can claim.

Aggravated Issues

If you had a minor medical problem that did not stop your enlistment before you went in, but was made worse by your service, you can file a claim. However, you will only receive compensation based on the amount of aggravation. For example, you had a knee injury from playing sports in high school or college that would have given you a 10 percent disability. During your time in the service, the physical exertions of your job or due to PT everyday, you are now considered to be 20 percent disabled, you will receive the benefits for a 10 percent disability from the VA. Your lawyer may also help you receive compensation for the pre-existing condition through the Social Security Administration.

In-Service Disabilities

Any disease or injury incurred while in military service that causes a disability or hardship once you are discharged is eligible for compensation. Most of the time, these issues are reported during your exit medical examination, and you receive compensation once you leave service. However, sometimes they are not found, or the extent of the disability is not listed. A VA certified lawyer can help you get the correct amount of compensation.

Post-Service Problems

Sometimes, a disease or condition does not present itself until you have been discharged. This is often the case with things like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), exposure to toxic chemicals, or any chronic illness that you caught due to where you were stationed. A VA certified lawyer will obtain your medical records for while you were in service and everything since then. He or she will help you prove that the illness or condition is directly related to your time in service.

You may not have a VA certified lawyer in your city or state. To help you, an attorney in your area may act as an intermediary between you and the VA lawyer. The important thing is to make sure that you have the legal help you need to be properly compensated for any disability you endured due to serving your country.

For more information, contact Iler and Iler or a similar firm.

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