Veterans disability benefits are a form of financial support from the U.S. government given to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who were injured or had incurred a disease or disability during military service. The amount of payment given is dependent on the degree of the veteran’s disability. All veterans of the U.S. military service are eligible to apply for this benefit provided that they’ve been active members for more than 60 days and their disability or disease is service-connected.
Before hiring an attorney, it is important to know his training background and experience with this kind of case. Here are some questions that you might want to ask before hiring a veterans disability lawyer:
The veterans disability attorney costs mostly depends on the type of service you need. For disability benefits appeals, a lawyer can charge up to 33% for handling a case but will only be paid if the veteran has been awarded with the benefits. These fees are usually deducted from the veteran’s lump sum imbursement from the Veterans Affairs.
One thing to remember when hiring a lawyer is to not be intimidated. In order to build a strong case, you should talk openly about concerns and be realistic with your demands. Do that and you or your veteran loved one will be on the way to claiming due compensation.
(Source: How to Hire a Veterans Law Attorney, The VAWatchdog.org)
