Veterans (VA) Disability Lawyer Serving Green River, Wyoming

If you are a veteran living in Green River, Wyoming and suffering from an injury or illness due to your military service, you may be eligible for disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

If VA denied your claim, the veterans (VA) disability lawyers serving Green River, Wyoming from Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD may be able to help.  Call CCK today at 800-544-9144 to schedule a free case review.

VA Resources in Green River, Wyoming

Several VA resources are available to veterans living in Green River, Wyoming, including a Regional Benefit Office and a Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

VA Regional Office

The Cheyenne Regional Office oversees several VA services for veterans living in Wyoming, including disability compensation, education programs, pension, loan guaranty, information about VA health care and eligibility for benefits, and more.  Veterans living in Green River can schedule telephone appointments with the Cheyenne Regional Office through their online scheduling system.

VA Outpatient Clinic

The nearest clinic to Green River in Wyoming is the Rock Springs VA Clinic, which provides primary care for veterans.  Veterans in Green River can schedule a video, phone, or in-person appointment with the clinic by calling 866-381-2830.

How to Win Disability Benefits in Green River, Wyoming

VA generally grants disability benefits to veteran who provide evidence 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.

Veterans can request a nexus letter from their treating physician to fulfill the nexus element.  In the letter, the doctor should state whether they believe that the veteran’s disabling condition was “at least as likely as not” caused by the in-service event.  VA will also likely schedule a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam to determine if a nexus exists.

VA Disability Compensation Payment Rates

Once service connection is established, VA will assign veterans a disability rating ranging from 0 to 100 percent.  Generally, a veteran’s combined disability rating (i.e., the combination of each individual rating 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

What Benefits Does a 100% Disabled Veteran Get in Green River?

A veteran with a 100 percent disability rating and no dependents receives $3,332.06 per month from VA as of December 1^st, 2021.  Additionally, they may qualify for:

• Medical, dental, and mental health care from VA’s Health Care Priority Group 1
• A grant from VA to help build, modify, or buy a specially adapted home to meet a veteran’s needs
• Military identification cards
• Emergency care outside of VA
• State-offered benefits (e.g., vehicle registration)
• Dependents Educational Assistance program
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment services
• And more

How to Challenge a VA Denial

If you were denied disability compensation by VA, there are currently three ways to appeal the 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.

Accredited claims agents and attorneys can help you choose which appeals lane best fits your unique situation.

How Much Can a Veterans (VA) Disability Lawyer Charge in Green River?

It is important to note that a veterans (VA) disability lawyer will typically charge on a contingency basis for their services, meaning they will take a percentage of recovered retroactive benefits.  It is illegal for a representative to take a percentage of any future benefits you may win.

Fees equal to or below 20 percent are considered reasonable by VA, while anything above 33.3 percent is presumed unreasonable.  VA regulates these payments under 38 CFR § 14.636 .

Did VA Deny Your Claim for Benefits?

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