Why You May Need An Attorney
Think it’s a good idea to handle your veterans disability compensation claim without an attorney?
You may want to think again.
Filing a claim for a medical or disability issue is notoriously slow and often frustrating. Sometimes, claims can be “in the system” for years. Receiving an initial decision on your case usually takes nearly 200 days. When it comes to appeals, a decision may not come for several hundred more days.
Finding a veterans claims attorney with experience is a smart approach. After all, it is not easy to prove that a disability occurred due to military service.
Your medical evidence must be clear enough to prove to VA that your current condition is connected to the in-service event – this is called “service connection” or “nexus.” Without a service connection, all the evidence in the world of a current medical condition and an event in service will not result in an award of benefits.
Filing a claim on your own without supplying the proper documentation can slow down an already slow process. This can put your health and well-being at risk.
Military law and the claims process can be very complex. Thankfully, attorneys three years ago were granted permission to participate in the early part of the process for veterans.
If a claimant is able to prove the disability or illness is connected to an in-service event, there is still another issue to contend with: By how much did the in-service event contribute to the current condition?
Compensation can vary from $152 a month to more than $3332 a month, depending on how many dependents you have and your level of disability. The final compensation figure for your case will be based on how your disability interferes with your life and an assessment of your medical records.
With such a complex and time-consuming process to consider, it is best to have a veterans claims attorney get involved as soon as possible.
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Testimonials
5 stars??? If I could give 10, I would!!! Professional, knowledgeable, caring.... there’s not enough words to describe what an amazing experience I’ve had dealing with them. Highly recommend!!!
- Tanya
Attorney David Magann is a Marine Corps Veteran with a Criminology Degree from The University of South Florida and a Law Degree from The University of Miami. He will be your advocate working to get the benefits you have earned under the Department of Veterans Affairs.
TESTIMONIALS
I was at my wits end when I hired [David] to help with my VA appeals. At the time I was unaware that I also qualified for SSDI, which he filed for and won my case fairly quickly. As far as the VA , the process is a lot slower but he got me to the right doctors and had them fill out the proper DBQs, Nexus Letters and IMOs to help win my cases. I went from 40% to 60% , 60% to 80% , and 80% to 100% Permanent and Total. I’m fortunate to have another veteran help me prevail when I was so close to giving up.
- Julio
Finally completed my VA claim after 10 years. It all worked out with Mr. Magann's help! I could have never done it without you and your great staff! Great representation with both my VA and Social Security claim. It helps to have a fellow veteran represent me against the Veterans Administration. Semper Fi!
- Robert
Mr. Magann is a veteran that cares about the well-being of all veterans. And will go the distance for all clients needing help with Social Security claims. I highly recommend if you are in need of an attorney for VA or SSI Benefits.
- George
First off, let me start by saying the level of professionalism from this firm should be the industry standard. Every question I had, from start to finish, was answered in a timely manner, the whole process, from start to finish was transparent and laid out in front of me. David Magann deserves every accolade coming to him now, and in the future. David, my family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts.
- J
David Magann is the real deal. He helped my son with a VA problem going back over ten years and denied by the VA. Thanks.
- Alex