Why is it so difficult for a veteran to obtain the benefits that he or she deserves? (Video)
Transcript: There are numerous reasons for that. First of all, there’s the back log; secondly, there’s incompetence within the Veteran’s Administration; there’s resistance to change; there is an antiquated filing system in place; and on and on. There are numerous reasons for that. The best advice for veterans is to be very patient.
Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, and Your Houston VA Disability Benefits Case
Unfortunately, sexual assault does occur in the military, and according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), sexual assault is classified as military sexual traumas (MST). Furthermore, according to Title 38 U.S. Code 1720D, MST is a “psychological trauma, which in the judgment of a VA mental health professional, resulted from a physical assault of […]
How much will it cost to hire an attorney to help with a benefits claim? (Video)
Transcript: The legal fees for veteran’s claims are almost always done on the contingent fee basis and they are regulated. The veteran does not have to worry about paying fees up front. His fees come out of the award he’s given after all of the appeals are processed.
Do I Qualify for VA Disability Backpay?
When applying for VA disability benefits in Houston, there is one thing you can certainly expect: waiting, and possibly waiting for quite some time for the Houston VA offices to make their decision. The VA is aware of this, and to make up for the time between the VA’s decision and your date of eligibility, […]
Can a veteran take his claim to court? (Video)
Transcript: Yes. There is a special court that’s formed only for veterans. That court has been operating for a little over 30 years. Since the court was established, it has made a big difference for veterans.
What steps are involved in the appeals process? (Video)
Transcript: The veteran’s appeals process basically has two steps within the administrative area. First, the veteran applies with the regional office. The application then is processed with what they call the Veteran’s Regional Office, or sometimes it’s called the Agency of Original Jurisdiction. If the claim is denied at the regional office, then the veteran […]
How to Establish a Service Connection to Your Disability
Filing a claim with the Veterans Affairs (VA) for disability compensation for an illness or disability that resulted from your military service? In an ideal world, Houston area Veterans would be able to receive benefits from the VA simply and painlessly; unfortunately, VA disability benefits are quite complicated, the process can take a fair amount […]
What kind of compensation can a veteran expect to receive? (Video)
Transcript: The compensation goes anywhere from $0 to about $3,000 a month. It depends on the degree of the injury the veteran had or the illness the veteran had which is related to his service. The key is to connect the condition, whatever medical condition it is, whether it’s physical or mental, to service. It’s […]
At what point should a veteran apply for benefits? (Video)
Transcript: A simple answer to that is right away because a veteran cannot obtain benefits until he applies. The application itself has to be filed and has to be recorded by the Veteran’s Administration as having been filed. A veteran should make sure his application is filed as soon as possible. The best thing to […]