Veteran (VA) Disability Lawyer Serving Valdosta, Georgia

If you have a service-related medical condition, you may be able to file a claim for benefits from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Valdosta, Georgia.  There is help available at your local field office to explain your eligibility and help you file your initial claim.

If you already filed an application for VA disability compensation but received a denial, a veteran (VA) disability lawyer serving Valdosta, Georgia from Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD can review your case for free.  We may be able to help you challenge the denial you received.

Call (800) 544-9144 now for your complimentary consultation with one of our veterans’ advocates serving Valdosta, Georgia.

VA Regional Benefit Office Serving Valdosta, Georgia

The Atlanta Regional Office is the only regional benefit office serving Georgia.  This office is on Clairmont Road in Decatur, just northeast of Atlanta in DeKalb County.  Much of the work on determining eligibility and approving claims for Atlanta VA disability occurs at this office.

While you may be contacted by a rating specialist from this office about your claim, there is no reason why you should need to visit this office.

Valdosta, Georgia Benefit Office

There are resources available to veterans and their families through the Valdosta Veterans Field Service Office.  The Valdosta office serves veterans in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Lanier, and Lowndes counties.

The services offered through this office can help you understand the programs and benefits that may be available to you and your family.  When it comes to VA disability benefits, the veterans field office in Valdosta can help you understand the qualifications, gather the necessary evidence, prove your eligibility, and file your initial claim for monetary benefits.

You can learn more by calling (229) 333-2178.  This office is open Monday through Friday.  You can make an appointment, discuss your needs over the phone, or drop in for help.  There are also generally staff members available at VA clinics and medical centers who can explain disability benefits and help you understand if you may qualify.

Valdosta, Georgia VA Medical Center

Before you can qualify for VA disability compensation, you will need to have a diagnosis of your medical condition.  This can come from a local VA clinic, a VA medical center, or a private medical care provider.  You have several options for medical care in Valdosta and nearby areas.  VA does not prioritize those with a diagnosis from a VA clinic or medical center over those with a diagnosis from elsewhere.

The Valdosta VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) serves Lowndes County, Georgia, and the surrounding counties.  It is a part of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.  It offers only primary care and a limited number of specialties. There is no emergency care offered at this location.

If a veteran who generally sees a doctor at the Valdosta VA clinic requires hospitalization, they will either need to be transferred to a local hospital or to the nearest VA medical center, the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville.

Building an Appeal Following a Valdosta VA Denial of Benefits

If you received a denial for your initial claim for benefits, an attorney from Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD may help.  We may help you build a compelling case and file a formal appeal.  Call (800) 544-9144 now to discuss your case with one of our veterans advocates for free.

Generally, an approval or grant for VA disability benefits requires three things:

• An in-service event, injury, or illness;
• A current diagnosis by a medical professional; and
• A medical nexus, or link, between your in-service event, injury, or illness and your current diagnosis.

To receive approval for monthly VA benefits, you need to have compelling evidence to show you qualify based on these three criteria.  If the rating specialist who reviewed your application did not find evidence to support your eligibility, or if some evidence was overlooked, you may receive a denial.

If you receive a denial, you can reach out to us.  We may be able to help you build a compelling case for appeal and secure a grant of benefits.  Under the AMA system, there are three options for challenging an initial VA decision:

• Filing a Supplemental Claim in which you submit new and relevant evidence to support your claim;
• Requesting a Higher-Level review by a senior rating specialist; or
• Filing a Notice of Disagreement with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals in Washington, DC.

You have only one year from the date on your denial notice to take action.  Reach out to us as soon as possible following your denial so we have time to help you understand your options and build a strong argument for your appeal.

Consider a VA Disability Lawyer Serving Valdosta, GA

If you filed a claim for VA disability but received a denial of benefits, a VA disability attorney from Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD will review your Valdosta, Georgia case for free.

Call (800) 544-9144 now for a free evaluation of your VA disability claim.  Our veteran (VA) disability lawyers serving Valdosta, Georgia may be able to help you file an appeal and secure a grant of benefits.