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1-877-527-5529
I will discuss VA attorneys for GA VA compensation claims. I will also talk about applying for VA compensation
in Georgia and appealing VA denials. Lastly. I will discuss VA benefits for GA veterans.
Attorneys for VA Compensation in GA
If you have been denied VA compensation benefits you can hire a lawyer to help you with your claim. Most VA lawyers
charge 20% of past due benefits and this is recognized by the VA as a reasonable fee. It is important to note that the
lawyer only gets paid if he or she is able to get you your benefits or additional benefits, and in addition that it results
in the award of past due benefits. A VA compensation claim can be a very complex process and it
may be a good idea to get help with your claim from an attorney who handles these types of cases regularly. If you do not
want to pay a lawyer to help with your claim then you should consider a veterans service organization to help you. A
good representative can assist a Georgia veteran to get their service connected VA compensation benefits using many different
techniques. First, they will look at why you have been denied in your rating decision. A lawyer or representative should then
review your entire claim file to make sure it includes all of the evidence that is favorable to your claim. If there is evidence
missing that could help substantiate your claim than a VA attorney can seek additional evidence. Additionally, attorneys will
also write a brief which will point out all the evidence that is favorable to your claim. If you have to attend a hearing
it is helpful to have a lawyer by your side to ask the right questions, and present to the judge the best arguments as to
why you are entitled to the benefits you seek. VA compensation in Georgia and every other state is a long and frustrating
process in most cases you will want the help. If you would like to ask me more questions
about how a VA compensation lawyer can help you with your claim or if you have already decided you want help feel free to
call me at 1-877-527-5529. I am located in New Jersey, but I handle cases nation wide, but if you prefer a local GA VA lawyer
just ask.
Applying for VA Compenstion in GA
How do you apply for VA compensation benefits in GA? You can apply on your own or get the help of a VA VSO or veteran’s
service organization. As I mentioned above, if you are denied in most cases you can then hire a lawyer to help you with your
disability claim if you choose. A claim can be filed at the below GA VA Regional office. For more information about the steps
in a VA compensation claim for your service connected disability, also called, the VA compensation process you can visit my
web-page on the topic and you should also know you can apply on-line at the VA website. The important point is that
you apply as soon as possible if you think you have a service connected medical condition since in most cases you can only
be paid from the date of your application for benefits. To better understand the requirements for VA compensation for
a service connected disability you should visit and read my page on the subject.
Appealing a VA Rating Decision in GA
To appeal a Rating Decision you need to file a Notice of Disagreement or NOD. In the NOD you should give an explanation
of what parts of the decision you are appealing and why. Additionally, you will have to let the VA know if you are requesting
a decision review office (DRO) or a traditional appeal. If the request is made for a decision review officer the decision
will be reviewed again by a DRO. The DRO will then issue a statement of the case also called an SOC for short. If you instead
choose the traditional process then you will have to file a VA9 form. The case will then go to the Board of Veterans Appeals
or BVA. At this stage the BVA judge will make a decision usually after a hearing. It is also important to note that if you
choose the DRO option after receiving the SOC you would file the VA9 if the SOC was unfavorable and this step will then take
you to the BVA.
VA Regional Office for GA
Atlanta Regional Benefits Office 1700 Clairmont Road
Decatur, GA 30033
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
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