Section 1151 Claims
When something goes wrong and
the veteran suffers an injury or
death due to the negligence of
a federal employee, the veteran
or his/her spouse may pursue
claims under the
What You'll Find Here
Up-To-Date News About Your Benefits, Headlines Important To You, How-To Articles & Links to Pros Who Can Help.
Entitlement to service connection
for bilateral foot disability claimed
as secondary to
carbon tetrachloride exposure.
What You Won't Find Here
User Fees, Hidden Fees, Rumors,
Requests For Donations, Mailing Lists
or Registration Requirements.
Veterans Benefits Administration Reports
Detailed Claims Data Status Reports
Reports contain data covering claims inventory, claims backlog, claims accuracy, and Fully Developed Claims.
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Military Health
Did you see combat, enemy fire,
or casualties? Were you or a buddy wounded, injured or hospitalized?
Do you have a claim pending for illness or injury related to your military service?
Do you have a service-connected condition?
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VA DISABILITY COMPENSATION
A veteran is entitled to disability compensation if he or she were
(1) discharged or released from the military under conditions other than dishonorable,
(2) their disease or injury was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, and
(3) the disease or injury was not the result of the their own willful misconduct
or abuse of drugs.
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Many service members use industrial solvents in regular military tasks
Benzene Tetrachloroethylene
(PCE or PERC) Acetone Trichloroethylene (TCE) Xylenes
I forgot to tell the examiner some things, now what should I do?
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CASE PREVIEW
Justices to consider scope of “clear and unmistakable error” review of Veterans Affairs decisions.
Jim Strickland is a Vietnam era Army veteran and nationally recognized expert on VA disability benefits.
Jim writes extensively about VA and Social Security disability benefits.
Jim's Mailbag is a regular column featured at Stateside Legal where veterans, servicemembers, and family members can ask Jim their questions about VA and Social Security disability benefits.
In recent years a number of veterans associations and regulatory groups have drawn attention to substandard care and conditions at many VA hospitals. This epidemic of substandard care can have a detrimental effect on the victim’s quality of life, and may even result in permanent injury or even death. If you believe that you or someone you love may have a VA hospital medical malpractice claim, the lawyers at Hodes Milman Ikuta can help. Our experienced team has the knowledge and resources to assist you in taking legal action against the Veterans Administration under the Federal Tort Claims Act, a process that can be unduly confusing and complex without the guidance of an attorney with particular experience in filing malpractice claims on behalf of veterans.
VA malpractice is medical malpractice, and victims are entitled to appropriate compensation for their hardship and suffering.
Section C. Payment of Attorney or Agent Fees - Overview
General Information on Fees
Process for Paying Fees Directly From Past Due Benefits
Withholding From Claimant’s Past-Due Benefits and Authorizing the Claimant’s Award
How To Hire A Veterans Law Attorney
Reasons to Consider Hiring An Attorney: The best reason for a veteran to hire an attorney is because the veteran believes that an attorney can help achieve a more favorable result than the veteran alone would otherwise obtain.
When do you call a lawyer? To hire or "retain" an attorney to guide you through a VA disability benefits appeal, you must first have a denial of an application that you submitted. The lawyer usually can't help you before that happens.
Attorney Fees: The most common type of fee is the percentage or contingency fee, which is the most favorable fee structure for most veterans in most veterans benefits cases. This is because the attorney is only paid if (1) an award is made and (2) there is an amount owed to the veteran at the time of the award. The attorney is then paid a percentage (usually between 20% and 33%) of the amount owed to the veteran.
What will your attorney do for you? A lot - but you won't see most of it. There isn't much hand holding in the VA appeals process. There is nothing your lawyer can do to speed up the process.
What will your attorney NOT do for you?
These are lawyers, not magicians.If you don't have a case...nobody can make that rabbit appear.
Who Wins the Most Cases?
This report from the Board of Veterans Appeals Page 31 reveals the Veterans Law Attorney wins 44.61%.
An accredited agent wins 38.79%. Your State Service Officer brings in 35.17%.
American Legion is at 34.53%. Disabled American Veterans comes in with 33.70%.
Who are you gonna call?
38 CFR Book C, Schedule for Rating Disabilities tells you the standards you must meet to be awarded a % rating for
a given condition. Below we've selected
a few of the most frequently
needed sections of The Schedule
Are You Having A Claims Crisis?
Delays? Misinformation?
Call
855 - 948 - 2311
Or Email
<Denis.McDonough@va.gov>
Yes, this really works.
Be sure to include your DOB, your last 4, contact info... a couple of numbers, your preferred email and such. Describe the problem as briefly as you can.
PART I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART II—GENERAL BENEFITS
PART III—READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS
Disability benefits can enhance your independence and help you care for your family
Veterans’ Benefits Rating and Rates Disability Compensation
Veterans who have disabilities, medical conditions or injuries incurred or aggravated during active military service —
no matter when or where they served — may be eligible to receive tax-free monthly benefits.