Attorney Services for Veterans Disability Benefits & Veterans Service Connected Disability Claims & Appeals…
There are many reasons that a Veteran might have a VA claim for compensation from the U.S. Government for an injury or injuries related to military service.
A claim must be related to military service -- have a direct service connection, a secondary service connection, or be a condition suffered prior to service that is aggravated by being in the military. In addition, some conditions, like Agent Orange exposure, Gulf War syndrome, arthritis, diabetes, and many others, if claimed within a certain time of service, are presumed to be service connected. There is even a provision in the law for compensation via a pension for a disabled veteran whose condition is not service-related, but who is poor or over 65 and served during war. Contact Us if you think you may have a claim.
Types of Veterans Disability Claims & Appeals
Types of conditions that may be claimed include: having been blinded during military service; diabetes related to service conditions, particularly exposure to Agent Orange; damage due to sexual assault during service; Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) that is combat-related; hearing loss and Tinnitus; traumatic brain injury; and mental health disorders. This is by no means an exhaustive list.
Disability Claims must first be filed -- as an original claim – by the Veteran without legal counsel, directly to the VA Regional Office. This does not mean that the Veteran must go without advice or assistance, as there are many organizations that have deep experience helping Veterans with cases before the VA at the regional level. See LINKS page. However, once a claim is denied, the veteran can seek legal counsel to fight the claim at higher levels. Complex rules and time lines govern what happens during appeal. Read more about the process.
Law Offices of
Theodore C. Jarvi
1050 E. Southern Avenue
Suite G-3
Tempe 85282
Tel.: (480) 838-6566
The information provided on this web site is intended for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Responses to email inquiries are, of necessity, rather generalized in that each case involves specific facts and circumstances that must be ascertained from military and VA records before a competent legal analysis is rendered. Legal representation of your claim is commenced only upon the execution of a legal retainer agreement that has been signed by both parties. |