Newport Veterans’ Disability Lawyer
ROB LEVINE, VETERANS DISABILITY LAWYER
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Do not let your VA benefits go by the wayside. Contact our office with any questions or concerns you have regarding your VA disability claim. Consultations are free and all information is kept confidential. Reach out today to get the justice you deserve.
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A NEWPORT LAWYER THAT UNDERSTANDS VETERANS AND THEIR RIGHTS
Rob Levine participated in the Army National Guard, an experience that helped him gain an understanding of what veterans must sacrifice in order to fulfill their duty. Now, he returns the favor by protecting the rights of veterans that need assistance in obtaining VA benefits.
If you are a veteran and have been denied your VA benefits, call Rob Levine & Associates. A Newport veterans disability lawyer may also be able to assist you in seeking a higher rating.
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AN EXPLANATION OF VA BENEFITS
Men and women that were in the military, served on active duty, and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be referred to as veterans.
VA programs benefit veterans and their families by providing them with medical care, jobs, education, loans, and other resources.
There are three main subdivisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Depending on which VA benefits the veteran needs, they will most likely be directed to one of these administrations.
- VHA / Veterans Health Administration: They handle medical or health benefits.
- VBA / Veterans Benefits Administration: They determine the VA benefits that an individual may or may not receive.
- National Cemetery Administration: They handle the burials of veterans that have died, along with maintaining the cemeteries that are exclusively for deceased veterans.
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 & Associates 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 & Associates 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.
Helpful
Links
Veteran Disability Blogs
The PACT Act: How It Affects Your VA Disability Benefits
The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act is a significant expansion of VA healthcare and benefits for veterans with toxic exposures during their military service. The PACT Act impacts millions of veterans, ranging from those exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam to those exposed to burn pits in the Middle East. Here […]
New Agent Orange Presumption Conditions: Monoclonal Gammopathy & Hypertension
With the enactment of the PACT Act, veterans are now eligible to presumptively service connect hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy – which are medical conditions related to Agent Orange exposure. This change will provide millions of veterans with an easier pathway to establish monthly VA disability compensation for disabilities related to their military service. Monoclonal Gammopathy Monoclonal Gammopathy is a condition in which abnormal proteins are found in the blood. The most […]
What Happened at Camp Lejeune?
Camp Lejeune is the “home of expeditionary forces in readiness”, but no one was anticipating the news that for over 30 years, individuals at the base were unknowingly suffering from exposure to toxic water contamination. Due to prolonged contamination, individuals have come forward with severe illnesses that change their lives and the lives of those […]
Long COVID Impact on US Workforce and Social Security Disability
August 2020 is the first time that the general public heard members of the medical community mention the term COVID long haulers. This term referred to those people who had contracted COVID 19 who continue to suffer from residual symptoms of the virus months after “recovery”. This term has changed over the past year and […]
What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022?
Are you a civilian or a veteran who served, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina? You may have been exposed to contaminated water and may be eligible for financial compensation from the government through the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. As more information is available about the water contamination on United […]
What Does the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Mean for Me?
As of March 2022, the United States Government addressed the widespread Water Contamination Lawsuit from water at Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The toxic water claims have been ongoing since 1987. Now, the U.S Government is working towards providing justice to the countless people affected by the poisoned water. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act […]
