When beginning your VA disability claim, it can be challenging to determine whether you will need an attorney to assist you with the process. After all, lawyers are expensive and cannot promise specific outcomes. When making such an impactful decision, it can be helpful to know exactly what a VA disability attorney does for their clients and if they are right for you.
A VA disability attorney’s primary concern will always be representing their client’s best interests. After all, that is precisely the purpose of hiring them. A VA disability lawyer can help their client prepare his or her disability application and manage any denial, which is quite common.
They work to develop a strategy that prioritizes client needs and optimizes success. Some of the most common things a VA disability attorney can do include:
Our team can provide optimal legal representation for Veterans seeking to file a claim – we even provide a free online VA disability calculator to provide some idea of what you might receive.
Along with considering what a VA disability lawyer can do to support a claim, a few more things can help guide the search process. When hiring an attorney, it is crucial to confirm that they are accredited by the VA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC). These lawyers are specially trained to assist through the process, and when they are not accredited, they could likely overcharge or threaten the success of a disability application. The Jan Dils team is proud to be VA-accredited.
Similarly, it should be noted that most attorneys collect a 20% contingency fee for their assistance with disability claims, but the VA approves fees up to 33%. However, if the VA has reason to believe that a lawyer is charging too great a fee for their services, they can order a fee reduction.
Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, has been assisting Veterans in getting the compensation they deserve for over 30 years. Our team of accredited, dedicated Veterans disability lawyers is ready to assist. Best of all, we can help you no matter what state you are in – you do not have to find an attorney with an office nearby in order to get legal help.
Importantly, if our team does not secure disability payments for you, then you owe us nothing. We will not take no for an answer, and neither should you. Call our office to get started today.
