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Click To Call Receive a copy of our FREE report, "How to Win Your VA Claim." The disability process is confusing and challenging. It starts with an in-depth application process and is followed by complex appeals. Even after you have received a service-connected disability, the reward system is inconsistent and there is a large disparity in disability ratings. Veterans who have served our country should be treated with the honor and respect they deserve. At LaVan & Neidenberg, we help you navigate through the complex claims process and appeal any denials. We have served thousands of claimants over the years, and we recognize and understand the stress and frustration that you may feel trying to battle the system alone. Call us toll-free at 1-(888)-234-5758 for a FREE evaluation of your case.
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Substantiating your VA Disability Compensation Claim

If you were injured during your time in the military, your family and friends - as well as some representatives from the Veterans Administration - will tell you that you ought to look into whether or not your qualify for Veterans Disability Compensation. The same is true if you had an injury that worsened while you were in the service, or if you became ill during the time that you served.

When you start looking into whether or not you qualify for benefits, you may feel a bit discouraged. You're likely to see information about veterans who are fighting for the benefits they deserve. You're likely to find stories about service members who are disappointed by the amount of benefits that they receive and their sense that they should be entitled to more than they are getting.

Reading about the challenges that others face can dissuade you from looking into whether or not you qualify for benefits. Some veterans think that it's just not worth the effort or that, if others don't qualify they won't either. However, if you don't look into whether or not you qualify for Veterans Disability Compensation, how will you know whether the situation will be the same for you?

Simply put, if you don't look into your options, you will never know whether or not you qualify for benefits. So, what are your options?

The best thing to do is to become as informed as you can about the Veterans Disability Compensation program. This means that you'll need to understand ratings and rating increases and how benefits are determined. It also means that you'll need to understand what you will need to provide when you file a claim for benefits.

Some of this information is basic - your discharge papers will prove that you did not leave the military dishonorably. If your injury or illness came on while you were in the service - or if the injury or illness became worse during that time - you'll want to request copies of your medical records from the service. If you've seen doctors since you were discharged - whether at their offices or in an emergency room or other hospital location - you'll want to have those records as well, and you'll want to be sure to include as much information as possible about your disability and the ways in which it limits you when you fill out the claim.

Despite the information that you provide, chances are good that you won't know from your claim alone whether or not you qualify for Veterans Disability Compensation; you're likely to have to undergo interviews with someone at the Department of Veterans' Affairs and with one of their doctors. Though the process is lengthy, it will be worth it if you indeed qualify for benefits.

Therefore, if you are just getting started, you'll want to do your research and find the right person to help you through the process. At LaVan and Neidenberg, we go the extra mile to help our clients through the process of securing their disability benefits. We have years of experience securing disability benefits for our clients.

Unlike many other disability law firms, we help you every step of the way, from filing all of your paperwork to finding and collecting your medical records. Without exception, we will assist you in completing the applications, questionnaires, and appeals, making sure that each document meets the proper requirements and standards. We will request your medical histories and evaluations from your past and present doctors, building your medical case. We even follow up on your applications and documentation to make certain that your claim is getting the attention it deserves.

Call us toll-free at 1-(888)-234-5758 or fill out our contact form.


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