Veterans Disability Lawyer in South Kingston
If you are a veteran living in South Kingstown and have concerns regarding your VA benefits, reach out to us today. Consultations are free, and we don’t get paid until you receive the benefits you deserve.
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February 13, 2025
What an Attorney Does for Veterans’ Seeking Disability Benefits
As with disability claims, there are several steps that an attorney can help you take in order to fight for these benefits. Here is a recap of the process of a VA claim:
First, your lawyer from Rob Levine Law will help you fill out the initial application and submit it to a regional office. If the application comes back denied, the next step is for your attorney to turn to the Board of Veterans Appeals. From there, if the benefits are still being denied, they’ll turn to the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. If it needs to be taken a step further, they can go to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. We understand this process can get intimidating, which is why our attorneys are there to handle it for you. Our attorneys are trained to keep you up-to-date on the progression of your claim, every step of the way. If needed, they will head to the Supreme Court if they have to. Whatever it takes to get your voice heard is what our attorneys will do. No veteran should be left behind when it comes to receiving the benefits they are entitled to. Let a South Kingstown veterans’ disability lawyer take care of you and your family.
We Have a South Kingston Veterans’ Disability Lawyer for You
The attorneys at Rob Levine Law would be honored to hear your story and to help you improve your life. If you need assistance in dealing with the VA, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our trusted attorneys.
FAQs About Your VA Disability Claim
Can I receive VA disability compensation and continue to work?
In the Social Security disability system, in order to receive benefits, the standard is, “you are not capable of any form of gainful employment.” Unlike Social Security Disability, you can work while receiving VA disability compensation. Your VA disability benefits is based on how your service-connected disabilities impact your ability to work.
Can I receive VA disability compensation and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time?
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) does not have a barrier to net worth or income provisions. Regardless of the home, the vehicle you own, or investments you’ve made – or alimony or pension from previous employment, this would not prohibit you from receiving SSDI. Similarly, this would not prohibit you from qualifying and receiving VA disability benefits. Even if you were to qualify for a 100% TDIU rating, you would still qualify for SSDI benefits either under the SSDI guidelines or the VA Disability guidelines.
How long will the VA take to decide my disability case?
The average length of time to adjudicate any claim or appeal depends on many factors, including the type of appeal or claim, the Regional Office, the number of disabilities to decide, any necessary development, and the overall complexity of the case. Cases in the VA’s legacy appeal system can take years. In contrast, the VA has set the following timeliness goal for adjudicating AMA appeals:
- Supplemental Claims: within 125 days
- Higher Level Review: within 125 days
- Board of Veterans’ Appeals – Direct Review Docket: within 365 days
- Board of Veterans’ Appeals – Evidence and Hearing Docket: over 365 days
Do I have to hire a Veterans Disability lawyer?
No, the VA does not require you to hire a lawyer for your appeal. However, remember that the VA also unfairly denied your benefits. Statistics show that veterans with representation receive more benefits, faster. The Veterans Disability attorneys at Rob Levine Law know the law as well as the ins and outs of the VA system. When you combine an experienced, knowledgeable Veterans Disability attorney with a veteran who can assist by explaining the details of the facts of a case, there is no better team to help you get the disability benefits that you deserve.
Can You Receive VA Disability Benefits with a OTH Discharge?
Yes, if there are mitigating circumstances (like mental illness or TBI) that explain the conduct that resulted in the less-than-honorable discharge. These types of cases can often last years without an experienced representative who can overcome VA’s negative assessment of your military discharge. Learn more about the Character of Discharge Determination process here.
What does a Veterans Disability lawyer do?
An effective attorney can put you in a position to win your appeal the first time around, saving you years of disappointment and frustration. Veterans’ claims often get caught in a cycle of denial, appeal, remand, denial, appeal, remand, denial, appeal, remand, and so on. An experienced attorney can effectively present the law and the facts to the VA the first time around, which in many instances gets veterans their disability benefits faster. When you choose our dedicated team of experts at Rob Levine Law to represent you, we take an all-hands-on-deck approach to win your case. As part of our proven process, our team will:
- File your appeal with the VA;
- Construct a personalized evidence development plan tailored to each claim;
- Perform cutting-edge service record and medical research;
- Draft a comprehensive legal brief in support of your appeal; and
- Routinely follow up with you to provide an update on the status of your case.
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Notable Case Results
$125,000
Client was in the parking lot of Electric Boat in North Kingstown. Car hit client pushing them onto a parked car, breaking the windsheild. Client was rushed the hospital with a broken wrist that required surgery to be fixed.
$312,000
Client was on route 138 in Wakefield when our client, an innocent motorcyclist was stopped waiting to make a left-hand turn when a distracted driver failed to see he was lawfully in the road and swerved at just the last minute clipping the rear of the client’s bike and sending him flying onto the pavement. The driver was cited by police. Client suffered a right thumb tendon rupture with surgical repair, knee abrasions, 3 fractured ribs and back pain. The settlement allowed him to pay off accumulated debts and attain a secure financial future.
$45,000
Client was walking his dog in the Burger King parking lot, when he slipped and fell on oil/grease leaking from the dumpster. His injuires were to his hip, and hands, including numbness in several fingers.
$30,000
Client was at a house in North Kingstown visiting friends. During the visit the defendants dog, which was a beagle lab mix attackec our client, biting the face and lip which left a scar.
$175,000
Client was at Mew’s Tavern in South Kingstown. There was a faulty door threshold which caused our client to fall.
$24,167
Client was living in Narragansett RI, suffering from a vocal disorder that left them stuttering often. This lead to PTSD, Anxiety and Depression and made working impossible
$145,000
Veteran of the Army living in Exeter RI, suffered injries during the time as a demolition specialist. In the 1960s the veteran was exposed to things that left him with permanent hearing and vision loss, headaches, arthritis and a TBI. We earned the veteran over $140,000 in back benenfits.
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More than anything, Rob Levine Law are honest and transparent in their dealings with potential clients. They will let you know, up front, what everyone will expect and benefit from the legal assistance they will provide. If they cannot help you, they will let you know right away and not string you along or waste your time. Mr. Simon Kelly was exceptional. He was thorough, expedient, and courteous. He gave me timely feedbacks that immediately build trust and a sense of being in the right hands. I know that Rob Levine Law are and will continue to be a valuable asset to U.S. military personnel and U.S Military Vets that are not always treated fairly by the VA or given what they are due after diligently serving the country in a military capacity. Try Rob Levine Law. I searched for honest attorneys and found them. Engage them, hire them, use them! You’ll be pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed working with them. Most importantly, I was comfortable and confident in their midst. There should be more firms in the legal profession like them. Doc Chibby.
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