I would guess the lawyer was on top of this, but if a veteran dies after or maybe during the process, the survivor does get some money.
The process is complex. A lawyer option is only available after you have a claim refused. Prior to first filing, there are guys called VSOs, veteran service officers, who are paid by the VA but are usually affiliated with orgs like American Legion or Disabled American Vets.
Really serious injuries can turn into 100% disabled declaration and that is about $50K/year tax free. So obviously the VA has to follow precise procedures.
Interesting item. When the VA sends out people to do briefings, it will be to a gathering of veterans. You will often hear things like . . . Yeah I was jump trained and I messed up my knee on a jump and they would not let me jump again. Yeah, I hobble but I can walk so I don’t apply for disability *** because there are other guys who need it more ***.
The reply is always interesting. Something like: “You go file a claim. I have worked for the VA almost 20 years and I have never, ever seen a veteran denied a claim because too many others filed and we ran out of money. That never happens.”
And the lawyer must work for the VA.
>>>>A lawyer option is only available after you have a claim refused. Prior to first filing, there are guys called VSOs, veteran service officers, who are paid by the VA but are usually affiliated with orgs like American Legion or Disabled American Vets.<<<<<
He had many appointments with the VSOs. His claim was denied and delayed over and over again. Thank God he had an attorney, Katrina Eagle, who fought like a pit bull for him.
“Interesting item. When the VA sends out people to do briefings, it will be to a gathering of veterans. You will often hear things like . . . Yeah I was jump trained and I messed up my knee on a jump and they would not let me jump again. Yeah, I hobble but I can walk so I don’t apply for disability *** because there are other guys who need it more ***.
The reply is always interesting. Something like: “You go file a claim. I have worked for the VA almost 20 years and I have never, ever seen a veteran denied a claim because too many others filed and we ran out of money. That never happens.”
Thank you for sharing.