Proving the Connection Between Your Disability and Your Military Service
At the New York State law firm of Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, our veterans' benefits practice is fully committed to helping former military personnel receive the entire amount of all payments available under Veterans' Administration (VA) programs for service-connected disabilities.
Many veterans encounter problems with the VA related to disputes over eligibility, disability ratings and increased payments based on how many dependents the veteran applicant has. To learn about your legal options if you're having trouble getting your disability benefits application approved, contact us in Walden or Monticello, New York.
Nationwide Client Service in Veterans' Disability Claims
Disability compensation is a monetary benefit paid each month to veterans who are disabled by an injury or illness incurred, or aggravated, during active duty. Service-connected disability compensation is the most common type of claim. Compensation is based on the degree of disability and the veteran's family structure, with additional benefits payable for dependents when a 30 percent disability (or greater) is established. Veterans with certain severe disabilities affecting employability may be eligible for compensation in even greater amounts.
The primary challenge in establishing eligibility for veterans' disability compensation is to prove a connection between the disabling medical condition and the applicant's military service. Some injuries or illnesses are presumed to be connected to service, such as a number of illnesses associated with the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam and certain physical and mental impairments associated with service during the Gulf War of 1990-91.
We can explain which conditions are presumed to be connected to your military service. For other disabling injuries and illnesses, we can develop and execute effective strategies for proving the service connection that's essential to a successful claim.
Discuss Your Service Disability With a New York Veterans' Benefits Attorney
The attorneys of Jacobowitz & Gubits represent veterans nationwide to help them receive the compensation they deserve for medical impairments suffered through service to our nation. To learn more about our ability to prove the service connection in your disability benefits claim, contact us in Walden or Monticello, New York, for a free consultation.
