Houston VA Disability Attorney – Amputation Disability Claims
The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, whether Army, Navy, Marines, and so forth, have all made massive sacrifices for the benefit of the nation. Unfortunately, their heroism and sacrifice can sometimes result in severely debilitating disabilities, such as amputation. Although amputation rates in the military are difficult to measure, there are estimates that nearly 2.6 of all wounded-in-action (WIA) and 9.0 percent of medically-evacuated WIA from Iraq and Afghanistan, for example, resulted in a loss of limb.
If you or a loved one was disabled during active service, you may be eligible for disability benefits from Veterans Affairs (VA). Furthermore, if amputation or loss of limb resulted from the service-connected injuries, then your condition may qualify for Special Monthly Compensation. As a Houston veterans disability attorney, we at Herren Law can help you with your amputation disability claims. To speak with Houston lawyer William Herren, contact us today at (713) 682-8194.
Below, you can find more information about amputation disability claims with the VA.
Overview of Special Monthly Compensation for Service-Connected Amputations
The Veteran’s Disability Compensation allows qualified individuals to receive VA disability benefits if they suffered an injury or illness during active duty with a branch of the U.S. military. Veterans who qualify for VA disability benefits may also qualify for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC). The SMC program is specifically designed for veterans who have suffered long-lasting, often permanent disabilities, such as blindness or amputations. As such, qualified veterans may receive money in addition to the standard disability compensation payments.
SMC benefits are tax-free and they can be paid to veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses, and parents. The amount paid is often related to the severity of the amputation and the amount of aid and attendance that the veteran needs. This compensation seeks to provide for physical needs, prosthetics, psychological challenges, rehabilitation, and advanced technologies.
Contact Herren Law for Your VA Disability Claim
If you or a loved one endured an amputation due to an injury or illness sustained in active service, a VA disability benefits attorney can help you qualify for the SMC program with an amputation disability claim. The application process starts at the VA Regional Office in Houston, and with the help of attorney William Herren, we will walk you through every step of the process while making sure that you have all the necessary documentation. Our goal is to help you receive your rightfully owed benefits in a timely manner.
For a free consultation with the lawyers at Herren Law, call our Houston VA disability law office at (713) 682-8194.
