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Veterans (VA) Disability Lawyer Serving Woodstock, VT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers disability benefits to veterans with disabling conditions related to their military service.  If you have a service-related injury or illness, you may qualify for such compensation.

If VA denied you disability claim, a Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD veterans (VA) disability lawyer serving Woodstock, Vermont may be able to help you win the benefits you deserve.  Call CCK today at 800-544-9144 for a free case review with a member of our team.

VA Facilities Serving Woodstock, Vermont

Although there are no VA facilities located in Woodstock, there are several VA clinics, a Medical Center, and a Regional Office within the state of Vermont.  There are also virtual VA resources available to Woodstock veterans.

VA Regional Office

The White River Junction Regional Office provides veterans living in Woodstock, VT with claims assistance and other VA resources.  Woodstock veterans can schedule a virtual appointment through the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA).

Other VA Facilities

How to Get Disability Compensation in Woodstock, Vermont

In order to secure disability compensation from VA, veterans must have proof of the following three things:

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

Establishing a nexus is essential to securing disability compensation from VA.  A medical professional can provide a nexus opinion for a veteran’s claim, or VA may schedule a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam to determine if there is a connection between the in-service event and the veteran’s disability.

VA Compensation Rates

Once service connection is established, VA will assign a disability rating, ranging from 0 to 100 percent, to the veteran’s condition.  A veteran’s combined disability rating (i.e., the combination of each of their individual ratings using VA math) determines their monthly compensation 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

Veterans with a combined disability rating of 30 percent or higher may be eligible for compensation for any qualifying dependents.  Dependents can include:

  • A spouse
  • Children under the age of 18
  • Children between the ages of 18 and 23 who are attending school
  • A dependent parent

How to Appeal a VA Denial in Woodstock, VT

Under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA), veterans can appeal VA decisions in one of three ways:

Should I Get a Veterans (VA) Disability Attorney?

If you are considering filing an appeal, hiring a veterans (VA) disability attorney can be very beneficial.  A representative can help you gather relevant evidence for your appeal, track documents and handle all communication with VA, and may even be able to represent you before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals or the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC).

Furthermore, VA regulates who may represent claimants and how much they can be paid under 38 CFR § 14.636.  The lawyer or claims agent representing you must be accredited by VA.  The accreditation process exists to ensure that veterans and their family members received skilled and informed representation throughout the VA appeals process.

How CCK Can Help Woodstock, VT Veterans

If VA denied your claim, an accredited CCK veterans (VA) disability lawyer serving Woodstock, VT may be able to help you win the benefits you deserve.  Call CCK today at 800-544-9144 for a free case review with a member of our team.

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