Veterans (VA) Disability Lawyer Serving Atlanta, Georgia

Are you a veteran of the U.S. military living in Atlanta, Georgia with a service-related medical condition?  If so, you may qualify for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits.  VA awards monthly compensation to qualifying veterans based on their combined disability rating.

If you already filed a claim and VA denied you benefits, there are still options to appeal the decision.  An Atlanta veterans (VA) disability attorney from Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD may be able to help you secure the compensation you deserve.

Schedule a free consultation with a member of the CCK team of veterans’ advocates and attorneys.  Call today at 800-544-9144.

VA Benefit Resources Near Atlanta

Atlanta veterans can access several VA resources serving the Atlanta area, including a Regional Benefit Office, Medical Centers, VA Clinics, and Vet Centers.

Regional Benefit Office

The Atlanta Regional Office in Decatur assists veterans with specific questions regarding their disability claims.  You can schedule an in-person or over-the-phone appointment by calling (401) 929-6000 or using their Virtual Appointment Service via Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

VA Health Care System

The Atlanta VA Medical Center, also located in Decatur, is a comprehensive facility offering medical, surgical, and specialty services for veterans.  The Atlanta Health Care System provides a complete list of services and contacts to help veterans with their individual needs.

VA Clinics and Vet Centers

• Atlanta VA Clinic: VA Clinic in Decatur serving veterans in Atlanta
• Fort McPherson VA Campus: Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Atlanta
• Henderson Mill VA Clinic: Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Atlanta
• Atlanta Vet Center: Vet Center in College Park serving veterans in Atlanta

How to Get VA Disability Benefits in Atlanta, Georgia

To get VA disability benefits in Atlanta, veterans must provide evidence of the following three things:

• An event, injury, or illness occurring during active military service;
• A current disability diagnosed by a medical professional; and
• A medical “nexus”, or link, between the in-service event and current disability.

Establishing a nexus is essential to proving service connection and securing VA benefits.  If a veteran submits evidence—e.g., service medical records, service personnel records, private medical records, lay statements, etc.—proving these key elements, they are more likely to have their initial claim approved.

VA Disability Benefit Amounts

Once service connection is established, VA will assign a disability rating based on the severity of the condition.  VA will use the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) to determine a veteran’s combined disability rating on a scale of 0 to 100 percent, increasing in severity by increments of 10.  The higher the combined rating, the higher a veteran’s monthly benefit amount.  A veteran with a 100 percent combined disability rating will receive the full benefit amount.

As of December 1st, 2023 the VA disability rate benefit amounts are as follows:

• 0 percent disability rating: $0.00 per month
• 10 percent disability rating: $171.23 per month
• 20 percent disability rating: $338.49 per month
• 30 percent disability rating: $524.31 per month
• 40 percent disability rating: $755.28 per month
• 50 percent disability rating: $1,075.16 per month
• 60 percent disability rating: $1,361.88 per month
• 70 percent disability rating: $1,716.28 per month
• 80 percent disability rating: $1,995.01 per month
• 90 percent disability rating: $2,241.91 per month
• 100 percent disability rating: $3,737.85 per month

Even if a veteran provides the necessary evidence proving their ongoing medical condition is service-related, VA may still deny their claim for benefits.  If this occurs, there are a few ways to appeal the decision.

Appealing an Atlanta VA Disability Denial

There are three ways to appeal a VA decision under the new Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) system:

• Requesting a Higher-Level Review of your current claim by a senior VA employee;
• Submitting new and relevant evidence as part of a Supplemental Claim; or
• Filing a Notice of Disagreement with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

If you choose to file an appeal, a Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD veterans (VA) disability lawyer serving Atlanta may be able to help.  The accredited advocates and attorneys at CCK have a history of successfully appealing VA decisions and winning benefits for veterans.

How A CCK Veterans (VA) Disability Lawyer Serving Atlanta Can Help

If VA denied your claim for disability benefits in Atlanta, Georgia, reach out to a Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD veterans (VA) disability attorney serving Atlanta today.  A member of the team can review your case for free.  Call 800-544-9144 now.