VA Disability Lawyers
Your sacrifice deserves full recognition and compensation.
After serving your country, you shouldn’t have to fight this hard for the benefits you deserve. Our VA disability attorneys are here to support veterans nationwide with applications and appeals.
We Handle VA Disability Cases Nationwide
On behalf of Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys, thank you for your service. If you were injured while serving and diagnosed with a disability, you may be entitled to VA disability benefits.
These tax-free benefits can also be paid to veterans who were disabled due to VA healthcare and those whose injuries were made worse by active military service.
Qualifying Conditions for VA Disability
VA disability benefits provide compensation for individuals who have been honorably discharged and suffer from conditions or injuries directly linked to their military service, including:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia
- Toxic exposure/cancer
- Traumatic brain injuries/migraine headaches
- Neck and back injuries
- Military sexual trauma
- Hearing problems
- Gulf War syndrome
- Total disability/individual unemployability
- And others
Get Support From a VA Disability Attorney
Even though you’ve served our country and sacrificed so much, there is no guarantee you’ll be awarded benefits. If you’re beginning the process of applying for benefits and your claim has already been denied, it is time to schedule a consultation with us. We work with veterans across the country, offer free consultations, and don’t collect any fees unless we win your case.
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Common Questions
Get the information you need before moving forward.
How do I apply for VA disability?
You can apply online, in person, or by mail if you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marines and have an illness or injury related to your service. You must also have received an honorable discharge. If you’ve been discharged under any other circumstances, it could impact your eligibility for VA disability benefits. You must provide extensive documentation of your medical history, service records, and more.
How long does the VA typically take to decide on a claim?
It can take months, if not a year, for the VA to approve or deny your application. Make sure you have all the necessary documentation attached to your application. This way, when the VA reviews your case, it has a clear picture of your health and ideally can make a determination without having to request additional information.
How is my VA disability rating determined?
Service-connected conditions are rated on a scale of 0% to 100% in 10% increments and are determined by medical evidence and symptom severity. If you have more than one condition, the VA uses a combined ratings formula to calculate your rating rather than simply adding the percentages together for each condition.
Can I increase my VA disability rating?
If your service-related injury or condition worsens, you can file for an increased rating. The VA treats rating increase requests like a new claim, meaning you must provide updated medical evidence that shows your condition has progressed. If you have developed secondary conditions as a result of your service-connected disability, those can be filed separately and may increase your combined rating.
Can I work and receive VA disability benefits?
Yes, you can.
Can a disabled veteran get SSDI?
While you can receive both benefits at the same time, securing VA disability doesn’t automatically make you eligible for Social Security benefits or vice versa. Each program has its own requirements and application process. You’ll need to review each program’s requirements to determine your eligibility.
Can a disabled veteran get SSI?
Yes, but with a caveat. SSI is a needs-based program, meaning your income and assets must fall within strict limits to qualify. Because the SSA counts VA disability compensation as unearned income, your VA payments will reduce your SSI benefit dollar for dollar after a small monthly exclusion. If your VA disability compensation exceeds the SSI income limit, you will not qualify. Veterans with lower VA ratings and limited income may still be eligible for a partial SSI benefit.
My spouse died as a result of a military injury. What am I entitled to?
There are several benefits available to surviving spouses. You may be entitled to ongoing benefits, including a pension, educational assistance programs, home loans, burial support, and more.
