Our Veterans Services
At Rob Levine Law, we work every day on behalf of those who have fought and sacrificed so much for our great country – our veterans. As a former member of the National Guard, Rob Levine has a special appreciation for the dedication, commitment, and bravery that our service men and women display in all […]
What is the Appeals Modernization Act?
Rob Levine, Veterans Disability Lawyer APPEALS MODERNIZATION (AMA) In February 2019, the VA launched a new appeals system in accordance with the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). AMA now controls how appeals are filed for all decisions issued on or after February 19, 2019. Unlike Legacy Appeals, veterans now have three AMA appeal options to choose […]
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 Personal Injury Lawyers know the law as well as the ins and outs of […]
Will I Lose My VA Disability If I Get a Job?
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.
Veterans Disability Claims FAQs
Have you or a loved one been injured while serving in the military? If you are a veteran that was injured from your service, you may qualify for compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The claim process can be confusing. We have assembled a variety of questions that our Veteran Disability Attorneys receive […]
What is Service Connection?
Rob Levine, Veterans Disability Lawyer HIRING A LAWYER TO ESTABLISH VA SERVICE CONNECTION As a veteran, you served your country faithfully and are entitled to VA disability compensation for the illnesses or injuries that are related to your military service. In all disability cases, the VA requires you to establish a connection between your current […]
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 […]
Can You Get VA Disability and Social Security?
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 […]
Character of Discharge
VA Disability Benefits With an Unfavorable Discharge Dealing with a Negative Character of Discharge Determination? The unique stressors of military service can have a harmful impact on service members, leading to circumstances that result in an unfavorable discharge. Unfavorable discharges — otherwise known as “less-than-honorable” discharges — can present barriers in veterans’ access to employment, […]
Military Base Contamination & Veterans Disability
Were You Harmed by Military Base Contamination? While many veterans are aware that Camp Lejeune’s water was contaminated for decades, most don’t know that other military bases had contamination that is harmful to veterans’ health. Decades later, veterans now experience unprecedented rates of cancer that can be linked back to exposures during their military service. […]
Burn Pits and Other Gulf War Exposures
WERE YOU EXPOSED TO BURN PITS OR OTHER HAZARDS DURING YOUR MILITARY SERVICE? The VA Disability system is confusing and time-consuming. It can be especially difficult to win benefits for a disability related to a hazardous exposures from your military service. Winning these cases requires an experienced advocate who knows the ins and outs of […]
How Long Does a VA Claim Take?
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 […]
Who is Liable in a Boating Accident?
It is that time of the year where the weather begins to warm up and the summer festivities begin. Ponds, lakes, rivers, harbors, and seas will crowd with recreational boaters, sailors, and swimmers, all eager to take to the water for a little fun in the sun. Though these activities are fun and popular, it […]
Additional Resources for Veterans
Rob Levine, Veterans’ Disability Lawyer VETERAN DISABILITY BENEFITS RESOURCES Information on VA Disability Compensationhttps://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/ EBenefits – Check the Status of Your Claim or Appealhttps://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage Request Your Service Recordshttps://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html Get a Copy of Your DD-214https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records VA’s National Center For PTSDhttps://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp FAQs About Your VA Disability Claim Can I receive VA disability compensation and continue to work? […]
What if I was Denied Veterans Disability Benefits
The past ten years have shed light on the faults in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As of 2014, the Veterans Health Administration was in the spotlight for multiple accounts of case negligence for the United States military veterans. There were reports that 40 United States Armed Forces veterans died while waiting for care […]
TDIU Benefits
TDIU is a VA benefit for disabled veterans who have difficulty working due to service-connected conditions. When granted TDIU, a veteran receives monetary benefits equal to a 100% rating, even when his or her service-connected conditions would not normally equal 100%. TOTAL DISABILITY BASED UPON INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITY (TDIU) https://youtu.be/fw4U2EGiduo To qualify for TDIU, a veterans […]
