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Information you will need to provide the VA when applying for disability compensation

When you've served in the military and find yourself disabled by injury or illness either caused by or worsened by your military service, you'll find that you are eligible for Veterans' Disability Compensation. You'll also find that the process of applying for and qualifying for those benefits can be a bit confusing.

Fortunately, as long as you're prepared, receiving the benefits that you've earned and that you deserve will not be as complicated as it seems. It's all a matter of making sure that you have the right information and the right support.

So what information do you need to be able to provide? Here's the list:

• You'll need your discharge papers: you must have been discharged for a reason other than dishonorable.
• If you are filing for Veterans' Disability Compensation and hope to receive benefits for your spouse and other dependents, it will be necessary to provide a copy of your marriage certificate as well as birth certificates for your children.
• You'll need to fill out the required benefits claim.

In addition to the basic paperwork that you'll need when you file for Veterans' Disability Compensation, you'll find that you will also be required to submit the necessary medical evidence to support your illness or injury.

There are a number of different records that you can provide when you make a claim for benefits. First, there are your medical records from while you were in the service. These records can serve to establish a foundation for your claim - for example, if you've developed arthritis in your knee and you were treated for a knee injury while you were serving, these records can validate your claim.

Similarly, if your injury or illness has worsened since you left the service or if it continues to bother you to the same extent, when you've seen a physician, gone to a specialist or have required physical therapy for your disability, you'll want to be sure to provide these records as well. X-rays that have been taken, doctors' notes, and even prescriptions for physical therapy can also validate your claim.

Additional information may be needed when you file your claim for Veterans' Disability Compensation, and that's why it's important to have the right support throughout the process. One person who you are likely to find will be invaluable to you is an experienced attorney who specializes in and has an in-depth understanding of disability law.

At LaVan and Neidenberg, we are determined to secure veterans their rightful disability compensation and disability rating. Whether you are applying for compensation, seeking an increased rating, or appealing a denied request, we are determined to help you. Our attorneys and trained leagl assistants will answer all of your questions, assist you in completing the applications, questionnaires, and appeals, and make sure that each document meets the proper requirements and standards. Our case developers will request your medical histories and evaluations from your past and present doctors, building your medical case.

With the right information and the right support, you'll be in a better position to understand the process of applying for benefits.

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

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