Topsham Veterans Disability Benefits Lawyer
Veterans' cases need special attention.
Presenting a case to the VA can be difficult. You may have already jumped through a few hoops only to be rejected by the VA. If your initial claim for service connection has been denied and you have filed a Notice of Disagreement within one year of the decision, you have the right to hire an attorney who will help appeal your case. If you have been granted service connection for a physical or mental condition but feel that you were assigned too low a disability rating, you may also file a Notice of Disagreement within one year to appeal the rating decision. You are entitled to hire an attorney at this point as well.
An attorney must be accredited to practice before the VA. At McTeague Higbee, Attorney Patrick Kelly handles veterans' disability benefits denial cases. He understands what you need to bring a successful appeal. Contact our Maine law office for more information on how we can help you obtain the benefits you deserve.
The VA has specific requirements for appeals.
Each veteran’s disability benefits case is unique. In each case, your injury must be related to your time in service. For each type of injury, you will need proper documentation. We can help you make sure that your documentation is complete and will provide the best chance for success on your appeal.
Benefits are not limited to physical injuries. Mental injuries, including PTSD, anxiety or depression may also be covered.
At McTeague Higbee, all of our veterans' disability benefits cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means that you won't pay any lawyer's fee unless we' re able to get the benefits you deserve. Contact our VA disability lawyers for a free consultation regarding your VA benefits case.
USERRA Cases
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that prohibits employers from denying you reemployment upon return from active duty service. It also prohibits employers from discriminating against you by denying employment due to your time in the military.
If you're a veteran and feel you need representation, contact us online or call us today at 800-482-0958 for a free consultation.
