Denied VA Disability Benefits? Let a VA Appeal Lawyer With Our Nationally-Recognized Law Firm Help You
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not make it easy to recover disability benefits. However, VA disability benefits are critical for those who have served our country. That is why the attorneys at Tucker Disability Law consider it a privilege to help veterans recover the service-connected compensation and pension benefits they deserve.
Were you denied VA disability benefits? A VA appeal lawyer with our firm can help you during a free consultation.
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Overview: VA Disability Claim Appeals
You received a rating decision from the VA, but you are dissatisfied with the decision. You have the option to appeal the VA disability claim decision. This option allows you to:
- Seek the benefits you need
- Keep the effective date from your original claim
It is important to know that appealing a VA decision could take anywhere from a few months to years. It is often a long process that includes multiple appeals. We recommend speaking with an experienced VA appeal lawyer at our firm to help you thoroughly prepare and file your VA disability appeal.
How to Appeal a VA Disability Claim
The appeals process is complex. You may not understand how to appeal a VA decision without help. While each case is unique you should consider the following points as early as possible for your appeal.
- You have a deadline to file the appeal. You have one year from the Rating Decision date to appeal your claim.
- There are two appeal systems. Depending on when your claim was decided, you will appeal under the Legacy Appeals system or the Appeals Modernization Act system
- You can hire an attorney. You are allowed to hire a VA disability appeal lawyer to help with your case.
We highly recommend speaking with an experienced attorney as early as possible. The attorneys at our firm can help you understand which appeal system to use, navigate the system, and thoroughly present your appeal to the VA.
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At Tucker Disability Law, we are here to help veterans like you fight the VA for the disability benefits you need. We understand that you have one case and you need us to win it for you.
No matter where you are in the United States, our attorneys can help you win your case. Contact us today to discuss your case by calling (866) 282-5260 or by submitting an online form.
For more information and tips about VA service-connected compensation claims, see our VA disability resources or our frequently asked questions about VA disability claims.
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