Veterans (VA) Disability Lawyer Serving Davenport, Iowa

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers monthly compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities living in or near Davenport, Iowa.  If you believe your disabling condition is related to your time serving in the U.S. Military, you can file a claim for VA disability benefits.

If VA denied your claim, call Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD today at 800-544-9144 for a free case review.  A CCK veterans (VA) disability lawyer serving Davenport, Iowa may be able to help you secure the benefits you deserve.

VA Resources Serving Davenport, Iowa

Davenport, Iowa veterans can access several VA resources, including a VA Outpatient Clinic, a Medical Center, and a Regional Benefit Office.

VA Medical Center

The Iowa City Medical Center, which operates under the Iowa City VA Health Care System, is the closest medical center to Davenport, Iowa.  This health care system offers a large variety of services, such as primary and specialty care, extended care and rehabilitation, mental health services, physical and occupational therapy, women’s health services, and more.

Schedule an appointment by phone through the facility phone directory or online if you have a premium account.

VA Clinic

The Quad Cities VA Clinic in Davenport, Iowa is an extension of the Iowa City VA Health Care System.  This Community Based Outpatient Clinic offers primary and preventative care, mental health services, dietary counseling, telehealth, substance abuse counseling, and more.

Veterans can book an appointment at this clinic by calling 563-332-8528.

VA Regional Benefit Office

The Des Moines Regional Office serves the entire state of Iowa.  Their services—including compensation, education, insurance, loan guaranty, pension, and veteran readiness and employment, and more—are accessible over the phone and virtually.

Schedule an appointment online or by phone at 515-323-7464.

Winning VA Benefits in Davenport, Iowa

Veterans seeking VA benefits for their service-related condition(s) need to establish service connection.  Establishing service connection on a non-presumptive basis generally requires proof of these three things:

• An in-service event, injury, or illness;
• A current diagnosis of a disabling condition by a medical professional; and
• A link, or “nexus”, between the in-service event and disability.

Once service connection is granted, VA will assign a disability rating based on the severity of the veteran’s condition, ranging from 0 to 100 percent.  If the veteran has multiple service-connected conditions, VA will add them together—using VA math—to get a combined disability rating.

VA Benefit Amounts

A veteran’s disability rating determines their monthly benefit amount—the higher the rating, the higher the compensation.

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

What Benefits Does a 100% Disabled Veteran Get in Davenport, Iowa?

As mentioned above, a 100 percent disabled veteran in Davenport, Iowa receives $3,332.06 per month as of December 2021.

Veterans with 100 percent disability ratings may also qualify for special monthly compensation (SMC), additional compensation for dependents, enrollment in VA’s Health Care Priority Group 1, Dependents Educational Assistance, and more.

How to Appeal a VA Decision in Davenport, Iowa

If VA denied you service connection or if you believe your rating should be higher, you can file an appeal with VA.  There are currently three ways to appeal a VA decision:

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

A Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD veterans (VA) disability attorney serving Davenport, Iowa may be able to help you gather evidence and file the appeal.  Reach out to CCK today to learn more.

How Much Can a VA Disability Lawyer Charge in Davenport, Iowa?

VA regulates who can represent a veteran and how much they can be paid under 38 CFR § 14.636.

A veterans (VA) disability attorney or accredited claims agent typically takes a previously agreed upon percentage of recovered retroactive benefits.  They are not allowed to charge fees based on any future benefits the veteran may receive.

Fees equal to or below 20 percent are presumed reasonable by VA, and anything above 33.3 percent is considered unreasonable.

CCK is Here to Help with Your Appeal

If VA denied you disability benefits, a Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD veterans (VA) disability lawyer serving Davenport, Iowa may be able to help you secure the compensation you deserve.  Call 800-544-9144 today to schedule a consultation.