Choosing a suitable VA disability lawyer is not as simple as it may seem. For starters, your disability benefits are on the line. With the VA receiving more than 3,000 benefits claims from vets every day, having an excellent attorney by your side will increase your...
Your right to appeal a VA benefits decision
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 2, 2021 | Veteran Disability Claims
If you applied for VA benefits and received a decision you disagree with, you have the right to appeal. Most commonly, veterans appeal when the VA denies their claims entirely, or when the VA fails to understand the severity of one's disability. Let's take a look at...
U.S. Veterans Affairs Announces Sweeping Changes to Eligibility and Coverage for Toxic Exposure Cases
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 25, 2021 | Veteran Disability Claims
It is an unfortunate reality that many Veterans step away from fighting overseas only to face a new fight at home just to receive the benefits they’re entitled to. There is plenty of experienced legal support available, but without meaningful changes to Veterans...
Do dependents of disabled veterans qualify for the GI Bill?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 23, 2021 | Veteran Disability Claims, Veterans Benefits
Since 1944, millions of veterans have received benefits from the GI Bill. These benefits have been used to pay for high expense needs, including their schooling and job training. Some disabled veterans may not be aware that under certain circumstances, their...
Is there more than one type of VA disability claim?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 3, 2021 | Veteran Disability Claims, Veterans Benefits
When a veteran first applies for disability benefits, that is called their "original claim." For some veterans, this will be the only disability claim that they make. Their service-related condition will not change, and their benefits will remain the same. ...
Physical and mental conditions that qualify for veteran disability benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Apr 19, 2021 | Veteran Disability Claims
The U.S government offers monthly VA disability benefits to veterans who got injured or sick during military service. Veterans that experience worsened pre-existing conditions due to their service are also eligible for compensation. However, most veterans aren't sure...
How disability ratings impact VA benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Apr 12, 2021 | Injuries, Veteran Disability Claims
When a veteran applies for disability benefits, so much is beyond their control. They complete the required paperwork, then sit and wait. Decision-makers at the VA --people they've never even met-- will decide whether they are entitled to compensation. One thing a...
Can you get VA disability benefits if you found out about your condition after serving?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Apr 12, 2021 | Veteran Disability Claims
Yes, you can. Here's what you need to know: You can apply for VA disability benefits at any time To start, it's important to understand that as a former active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training member of the armed forces, you can apply for VA...
I was seriously injured during my military service; am I eligible for disability benefits?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Apr 8, 2021 | Veteran Disability Claims
You are more likely to receive a veteran's disability compensation if you are a military officer suffering or suffered a service-related injury/illness. The benefits are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and they include health care and financial...
Why the VA has denied a large percentage of claims in Indiana
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Dec 14, 2020 | Veteran Disability Claims
In the 90s and 2000s, the United States military used burn pits to dispose of various materials like human waste, jet fuel, trash, chemicals, paint, plastic and other products. Many of the soldiers who spent time around the burn pits have now developed cancers and...
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