You may decide to make a veterans disability claim after your service time has come to an end and you find that are suffering a severe impairment from it. Your condition may be physical, psychological, or both. The process of getting a VA claim approved can be a long and confusing one. The further that your application goes in the process, the more complex the paperwork and rules become. Don’t get discouraged. As a veteran who worked so hard for our country, you deserve these benefits.
The first step is to file your claim online at VA.gov, by mail, or with the help of an accredited representative.
If you disagree with VA’s decision, you generally have one year to choose one of three decision review options: file a Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence, request a Higher-Level Review by a senior reviewer, or appeal directly to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
If your veteran’s disability claim is denied by both your regional office and the BVA, you can then turn to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). This is a federal court, and its decisions can be appealed further to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. If you choose to take this step, it must be done within 120 days of the date that is on your denial from the BVA.
The Disability Help Group is glad to answer any further questions you have about veterans disability and the process of a VA claim. Contact us at any time to speak with a knowledgeable representative.
