Veterans Administration (VA) Disability Compensation is a monthly payment from the government that reimburses veterans for injuries or medical illnesses sustained while serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. This monthly compensation is also tax exempt. To qualify, the injury or illness must have been service related.

 

The VA Disability Compensation Process is as follows:

 

U.S. Veterans & Disability Defenders is here to assist you with each aspect of your claim to increase your chances of receiving all of the VA Benefits you are entitled to receive.

1. Applying for VA Disability Benefits – A veteran may apply for VA Disability Compensation by mail or online at https://www.va.gov. It is advisable that you have an experienced VA Benefits Representative to help you with your disability application to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This way your application is properly completed and addresses every detail and aspect of your claim so that you may recover the maximum amount of compensation available to you.
2. VA Disability Benefits Application Review – A Regional VA Disability Representative will review your application for completeness and make a determination as to whether or not you need to provide additional information or evidence to substantiate your qualification.
3. VA Disability Benefits Evidence – The Regional VA Disability Representative then reviews your application and the supporting evidence provided with your application. At this stage, the VA Disability Representative will review all of the information and evidence submitted with your VA Disability claim. It is at this time the VA Disability Representative could request that you submit additional evidence. The VA Disability Representative may also submit your application for review by a medical professional or another government agency to determine if you qualify for benefits.
4. VA Disability Benefits Decision – The Regional VA Disability Representative makes a ruling that either approves your application to receive VA Disability Compensation or denies your application.
5. VA Disability Benefits Notification – A letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs will be mailed to you stating the decision to approve or deny your application for VA Disability Compensation.
6. VA Disability Benefits Appeal – If you have been denied VA Disability Compensation, you have two options. You may either appeal the decision or accept the decision and move on with your life.

U.S. Veterans & Disability Defenders is here to help veterans receive the VA Disability Compensation they are rightfully owed. Whether you have not filed for VA Disability yet or you have been denied, our advocates can assist you. U.S. Veterans & Disability Defenders has successfully represented veterans through the United States receive VA Disability Compensation Benefits regardless of whether the veteran has filed or been denied. U.S. Veterans & Disability Defenders has the experience and know how to cut through the red-tape and recover your benefits for military-related illnesses or injuries. Call us today at (704) 659-2519 or fill out our short online contact form.