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 […]
How Much Will a Houston Social Security Disability Lawyer Charge?
Getting Social Security disability benefits is more than just filing paperwork; you’ll need to file a claim proving to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you should be getting benefits. While an attorney is not mandatory, whether to help you file the claim or represent an appeal at a hearing, getting an experienced and professional […]
What advice can you give to someone applying for long term disability? (Video)
Transcript: Long term disability is insurance which is usually obtained through the employer. The best advice for a person applying for long term disability is to obtain help as soon as possible. The reason is that the insurance adjustors, even though they appear to be friendly, they are not your friend. Don’t deal with them […]
How a Veterans Disability Lawyer in Houston Can Help
When filing a claim with the Veteran’s Affairs, we at Herren Law advise the benefits of having an experienced and professional veterans disability lawyer who’s mission is to help disabled veterans win maximum benefits for their total disability claim. As an experienced veterans disability lawyer in Houston, attorney William Herren has helped numerous veterans, just […]
Can I sue the insurance company for punitive damages for denying my claim? (Video)
Transcript: I have this question asked a lot. The answer is no. The reason is because of a federal statute that’s known as ERISA, which stands for Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The ERISA Act does not allow suing insurance companies for denying long term disability benefits.