Without question, America’s soldiers are willing to lay everything on the line to protect peace and freedom. It is the government’s responsibility to ensure that its servicemen and women do not go unrewarded for their selfless dedication. Thus, even long after active service, the government offers benefits to veterans as a token of their loyalty and proud service for their country. Veterans from both past and recent tours of duty can claim benefits, but the process can be quite convoluted.
Ideally, the government would readily dispense benefits to any and all veterans. There is a complicated process, however, that stands between veterans and the monetary recompense they deserve. Disabled veterans, in particular, will certainly need the remuneration for their continued treatment and improvement of their quality of life. To ensure that the disability compensation process goes off without a hitch, veteran claimants should consider hiring the services of a capable veterans disability lawyer to improve their chances of completing their claims.
The time for VA claims process for a disabled veteran is dependent on several factors. These factors include what type of claim was filed, how severe the disabilities of the claimant are, the number of disabilities noted, and the amount of evidence available to support the claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be quite strict when it comes to reviewing claims, and could turn down applications that are not “convincing” enough. Indeed, there have been several cases of veteran applicants denied of benefits despite having strong evidence of their disabilities.
Veterans who feel intimidated about the process should enlist the aid of knowledgeable veterans disability lawyers, such as partners from Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law. These legal experts are well-versed in the VA system, and can help claimants through the process of application. From filling out a VA disability form to gathering enough evidence to substantiate the claims, lawyers can provide useful information and guidance which can help speed up the process. In addition, attorneys can help their clients present a better case during the review process, and strive to convince the VA of their claims’ worth.
(Source: Compensation, benefits.va.gov)
(Source: How to Apply for VA Disability Benefits, ehow.com)
