Service connected conditions receive a compensation rating. For each particular condition there’s a diagnostic criteria, a percentage and specific symptoms.
Service Connections
There are two basic types of service connections. There’s direct service connection and there’s secondary service connection.
Nexus Medical Opinions in a Veterans Disability Claim
A Nexus Medical Opinion essentially establishes a relationship between something that happened in the service and a current disability.
Progress for Veterans Disability Claims
“I don’t think that it’s any secret that the VA suffers from an incredible backlog of cases. They take an enormous amount of time to get any decision back to veterans, no matter what stage of the process they’re in.”
When and How to File for Social Security Disability
The Social Security process is a long process and it can be time-consuming. The sooner you get filed, the sooner you get the ball rolling, hopefully the sooner you’ll get benefits.
VA Compensation and Pension Exams
A Compensation and Pension Exam is an examination that’s set up by the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with a claim for disability benefits that’s been put in by a veteran.
Do I Need A Lawyer To Handle My Auto Accident Claim?
It is possible to handle your auto accident claim without the help of an auto accident lawyer, but it will probably be much more difficult.
Filing For A VA Rating Increase?
A VA rating increase is for someone who already has a service connected disability.
Collecting SSD Benefits May Help Your VA Claim
If you are a veteran who has received Social Security Administration Disability benefits, you should submit that disability award to the VA for consideration on your claim for VA benefits.
What Is The Difference Between SSD And SSI?
Social Security disability benefits are for disabled individuals who have a steady and good work record and paid into the system via payroll taxes. Supplemental Security Income is for individuals who have been disabled and not had a good work record.
The Importance of Medical Treatment In An SSD Claim
The most important thing you can do to help your lawyer win a Social Security Disability Claim is go to your doctor on a regular basis. Even if the judge likes you, he cannot approve your claim without good medical records to back up your disability.
Cost To Hire A Social Security Disability Lawyer
At Gardberg & Kemmerly it doesn’t cost anything to hire us. You only pay us if we win your case. Social Security lawyers are governed by Social Security Administration regulations which provides that they can charge 25% of your past due benefits.

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