A: First, you need to obtain all of your medical records. This includes any records since you left service. Then we can review your records to ensure we can properly defend your appeal.

A: You can go to https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ or https://www.va.gov/.

A: We charge 20% of any back pay we help you recover during the appeals process. This means we get 20% of your first check from the VA. If we don’t deliver, we don’t get paid.

A: Completing an appeal is based on the uniqueness of the appeal and conditions associated with it. Some appeals may take 6 months, others can take more than a year.

A: You can file for any issue related to military service in which you were injured or a previous condition was aggravated by military service. That’s why it is important to have ALL your medical records - military and civilian.

A: Your appeal is processed by yours truly! I take each case personally and make sure it is the best representation of your case that I can provide. I treat your case as if it were my own.

A: The VA will make a determination if your injuries or illness were caused or aggravated by military service.

A: If you have less than 50% disability, your retired pay will be offset. This means that the government will deduct the amount of disability from your retired pay and place it toward your disability pay which is non-taxable. The offset may be discontinued in the future.

A: No, it is not taxable.

A: Yes, but the VA will make a determination as to whether or not your service was considered honorable.

A: If you pass away as a result of one of your service connected disabilities, then your spouse may be eligible for payments under the Dependent Indemnity Compensation program.