VA BENEFITS
You Fought for Your Country, Now Let Rebecca Cozart Fight for You
There is a system in place for veterans to obtain benefits for their mental and physical disabilities. However, too often the Department of Veterans Affairs wrongfully denies disability benefit claims. We recognize that qualifying for veterans’ benefits can be a wearisome process. Minor errors on the application forms can lead to unnecessary delays and, in some cases, a denial of benefits. Veterans and their families are often forced to wait years for the compensation they deserve.
Types of Injuries That Qualify for Disability Benefits
Generally, a veteran must be at least, by quantifiable measures, 10% disabled by injuries that were incurred in or aggravated during active duty, training, or inactive duty training to qualify for benefits.
A veteran may also qualify for VA benefits for post-service disabilities that are related to disabilities that occurred in service. If a veteran has dependents, an additional allowance may be added if his or her combined disability is rated 30% or greater.
Rebecca Cozart has experience helping veterans with the following injuries receive disability benefits from the VA:
If you believe your claim for benefits has been improperly denied by the VA, Rebecca Cozart can review your medical condition and determine if an appeal should be filed. Rebecca Cozart understands the procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs and can help make sure your application for disability benefits complies with all necessary rules and regulations.
Appealing a Denied Claim
According to a recent report issued by the Government Accountability Office, while veterans can appeal a denied claim, the appeal process can take as long as 25 months. Rebecca Cozart can help you make a compelling case to improve your odds of qualifying for VA benefits early in the multi-level appeals process.
Review by the Local VA Office: If your claim for benefits was denied by a local VA office, we may be able to help you file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with the VA regional office. Generally, the deadline for filing a NOD is one year from the mailing date of the denial letter.
Personal Hearing: When the NOD is filed with the VA regional office, you can specify whether you want to have a personal hearing conducted. A personal hearing is an informal hearing conducted by the decision review officer who will review your claim. Rebecca Cozart can help you determine if a personal hearing should be requested in your case.
Appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals: If your claim has been improperly denied after it has been reviewed by the regional VA office, Rebecca Cozart can help you appeal the denial to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. You will have the option of selecting a hearing with a traveling administrative law judge, a hearing via video conference, or a hearing at the VA office in Washington, D.C.
File a Claim with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims: This is the final step in the appeal process. If your claim is denied by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, then you can file a Notice of Appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims. Your attorney may present medical evidence proving your disability and a judge will review the claim.
Whether you are filing an initial claim, appealing a denied claim, or appealing an insufficient benefits award, Rebecca Cozart can help you through the difficult steps of a veteran’s’ claim process.
You Fought for Your Country, Now Let Rebecca Cozart Fight for You
There is a system in place for veterans to obtain benefits for their mental and physical disabilities. However, too often the Department of Veterans Affairs wrongfully denies disability benefit claims. We recognize that qualifying for veterans’ benefits can be a wearisome process. Minor errors on the application forms can lead to unnecessary delays and, in some cases, a denial of benefits. Veterans and their families are often forced to wait years for the compensation they deserve.
Types of Injuries That Qualify for Disability Benefits
Generally, a veteran must be at least, by quantifiable measures, 10% disabled by injuries that were incurred in or aggravated during active duty, training, or inactive duty training to qualify for benefits.
A veteran may also qualify for VA benefits for post-service disabilities that are related to disabilities that occurred in service. If a veteran has dependents, an additional allowance may be added if his or her combined disability is rated 30% or greater.
Rebecca Cozart has experience helping veterans with the following injuries receive disability benefits from the VA:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Gulf War Syndrome
- Back and Spinal Injuries
- Exposure to Toxic Chemicals (including Uranium)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Amputations
- Tropical Diseases (Ex: Dysentery and Malaria)
- Gunshot Wounds
- Shrapnel Wounds
If you believe your claim for benefits has been improperly denied by the VA, Rebecca Cozart can review your medical condition and determine if an appeal should be filed. Rebecca Cozart understands the procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs and can help make sure your application for disability benefits complies with all necessary rules and regulations.
Appealing a Denied Claim
According to a recent report issued by the Government Accountability Office, while veterans can appeal a denied claim, the appeal process can take as long as 25 months. Rebecca Cozart can help you make a compelling case to improve your odds of qualifying for VA benefits early in the multi-level appeals process.
Review by the Local VA Office: If your claim for benefits was denied by a local VA office, we may be able to help you file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with the VA regional office. Generally, the deadline for filing a NOD is one year from the mailing date of the denial letter.
Personal Hearing: When the NOD is filed with the VA regional office, you can specify whether you want to have a personal hearing conducted. A personal hearing is an informal hearing conducted by the decision review officer who will review your claim. Rebecca Cozart can help you determine if a personal hearing should be requested in your case.
Appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals: If your claim has been improperly denied after it has been reviewed by the regional VA office, Rebecca Cozart can help you appeal the denial to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. You will have the option of selecting a hearing with a traveling administrative law judge, a hearing via video conference, or a hearing at the VA office in Washington, D.C.
File a Claim with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims: This is the final step in the appeal process. If your claim is denied by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, then you can file a Notice of Appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims. Your attorney may present medical evidence proving your disability and a judge will review the claim.
Whether you are filing an initial claim, appealing a denied claim, or appealing an insufficient benefits award, Rebecca Cozart can help you through the difficult steps of a veteran’s’ claim process.